Economy Flashcards

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Liberalism

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Capitalism so everyone is free, liberalism developed with capitalism
Private property is necessary so you could identify yourself eg the clothes you wear, what you want to buy
Low taxation s it takes money you have worked for

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Classical liberalism

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Classical liberalism :
Laissez faire - if individuals are left to pursue self interest then the market will be efficiently guided by the invisible hand
Negative rights- property is a natural right - the private ownership of land, factories etc will enrich the entire nation
Lower levels of taxation - punishes hard work and success and should be used to fund a minimum . nightwatchman state

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Modern liberalism

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Modern liberalism :
Keynesian economics - the gov should manage demand to keep unemployment low and promote freedom
Positive rights - redistribution is necessary to promote positive freedom and substantive equality of opportunity
Society contributes much to wealth creation- taxation isn’t redistribution its society taking its fair share of its contribution

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