CONSERVATISM AND THE ECONOMY Flashcards
conservatives are pro what
Pro-capitalism
Where is the differences in conservatism and capitalism
Capitalism promotes risk,innovation whereas conservatism worships order,stability and continuity
Traditional conservatives belief what about the markets
Markets are at their best when left alone by the government, therefore support a moderated form of capitalism with state intervention and protectionism
New-right conservatives believe what about markets
Markets are at their best when completely left alone by governments and then the state can focus on it’s role of order and security
What else would new-right conservatives support in the economy
Capitalism as a way to destroy socialism
With a state free-market what do new-right conservatives believe the state can do
Able to fund a greater state spending on: police, armed forces and agencies vital to defend a conservative society