Fight for Decency
the best video series on Neoliberalism
This is Neoliberalism; part 1
This is Neoliberalism; part 2
https://youtu.be/EkBpqLWFNg4?si=T2tfqsfz6Sf8Aqdz
This is Neoliberalism; part 3
https://youtu.be/zsgwVz0D6rI?si=ko71SRuf1TJ_SK5r
This is Neoliberalism; part 4
https://youtu.be/VAssb7MCn-M?si=Q2T7EiGKjn4LkOVI
This is Neoliberalism; part 5
"This is the clearest explanation of Neoliberalism I’ve found online."
a must watch video
Neoliberalism is an economic and political idea that became popular in the 1980s. At its core, it says:
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Let businesses and markets run with little government interference.
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Reduce government spending and services.
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Privatize things the government used to run (like water, electricity, or public transport).
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Lower taxes, especially for businesses and the wealthy.
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Promote free trade between countries.
The basic belief is that if businesses are free to do what they want, the economy will grow, and everyone will benefit.
In everyday terms:
Imagine a town where the government used to run a bus system, public hospital, and local school. Under neoliberalism, the town sells the bus company to a private business, encourages private hospitals, and promotes charter or private schools. It also cuts taxes so businesses can invest more. The idea is that competition will improve services and efficiency.
Critics say:
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It can make life harder for the poor and middle class.
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It often leads to cuts in health, education, and welfare.
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It helps the rich get richer, while many others fall behind.
So, neoliberalism is basically the idea that "the market knows best" — and the government should mostly step aside and let it work.
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