conservatism and the economy

Question 1

what do all conservatives agree on?

Answer 1

capitalism and property rights

Question 2

traditional conservatives on capitalism and property rights

Answer 2

Burke: ‘The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it, and that which tends the most to the perpetuation of society itself.’

hobbes:

Question 3

neo liberals on property rights

Answer 3

neoliberals emphasise privatisation and ownership of property rights (natural hierarchy) thatcher introduced the right to buy scheme to discourage dependency culture by allowing council house tenants to buy their homes

Question 4

one nation conservatives on capitalism and property rights

Answer 4

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Question 5

disagree- states role in the economy

Answer 5

states role

Question 6

neo liberals on states role

Answer 6

nozick described tax at “forced labour” and ayn rand objectivism suggests humans are atomistic. the state should not impose on taxation to fund welfare, “i will never live for the sake of another man”

Question 7

one nation on states role

Answer 7

one nation paternalism. keynesian mixed economics which would ensure full employment and a more active role of the state in the economy. mix of public and private sectors

oakeshott believed in the importance of the state to create order and stability where the free market is volatile and unpredictable

Question 8

neo liberals on economy.

Answer 8

ayn rand- free market is acceptable and a natural condition for human nature. atlas shrugged. “full pure uncontrolled unregulated lassiez faire economy”

Question 9

disagree

Answer 9

nature of economy

Question 10

one nation on nature of economy

Answer 10

one nation and neo. ons agree and support the existence of a natural hierarchy which affects the structure of the economy.

but in an unequal economy, those at the top should support the poor (noblesse oblige)

Question 11

neo libs on the nature of the economy

Answer 11

natural economic hierarchy but with no obligation to distribute wealth through tax. thatcher. “there is no such thing as society, only individuals and their families”