Classical Liberal Perspective Flashcards

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Key assumption of classical liberalism

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existence of harmony of interests.

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Underlying assumption of free market capitalism in general and free trade

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existence of harmony of interests

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3
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Specialisation

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  • Most people find work boring/meaningless
  • He said national economies become richer the more specialized it was.
  • Bosses have role of reminding workers of their dignity
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How to treat the rich

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  • Understand the vanity of the rich
  • Give honors to rich people for being charitable
  • Education: converts vanity into useful things
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5
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Capitalism is important for

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elevating the consumer demand.

Make them more human, and less of computers.

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