What is Neoliberalism?
Favours deregulation, privatisation, free trade and global markets, usually with a moderate social outlook.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by open trade trade (95%), global nation (80%), free market markets (80%) and democracy rule (76%), and stays fairly neutral on power, liberty and force. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Libertarian Right area.
What Neoliberalism stands for
Fewer tariffs and borders for goods; cheaper products and global supply chains.
Big problems are shared; international law and institutions deserve real authority.
Prices and competition allocate resources better than any planner can.
Leaders should be chosen, criticized and replaced by the people, regularly and freely.
Libertarian Right
Economic +5.5 · Social -3.2 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: liberty — Neoliberalism is more security (44% vs 14%).
Biggest difference: technology — Neoliberalism is more caution (28% vs 0%).
Biggest difference: trade — Neoliberalism is more open trade (95% vs 60%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Adam Smith (90%), Friedrich Hayek (87%) and John Maynard Keynes (84%).
Neoliberalism, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Neoliberalism left or right?
On the classic political compass Neoliberalism sits at economic +5.5 and social -3.2 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Libertarian Right area. Economically it leans toward markets and private ownership.
What does Neoliberalism believe?
Favours deregulation, privatisation, free trade and global markets, usually with a moderate social outlook. Its most defining positions are open trade on trade, global on nation, free market on markets and democracy on rule.
What ideologies are similar to Neoliberalism?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Classical Liberalism (86% similar), Techno-Optimism (86% similar) and Centrism (83% similar).
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