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    the very heart of the productive process . In order to ascertain the tensions between social liberalism and economic liberalism, it is important to understand the meaning of liberalism, and how social and economic liberalism have evolved from it. There is difficulty in ascribing a specific definition to liberalism because its meaning changes with the context within which it is used. For example, an economic liberal who sees the welfare state as a usurpation of individual rights may be quite receptive

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    Political liberalism emphasizes the social contract, in which citizens make the laws and they all agree to abide by those laws. It is supported on the belief that individuals know what is best for them. Political liberalism grants political representation to all adult citizens regardless of sex, race, or financial status. It highlights the “rule of law” and favors liberal democracy. It works on the principle that individuals are the foundation of rules and civilization. Furthermore, society and

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    Neoliberalism is a political and economic theory that highlights the ways in which practices such as free market activity, free trade, and the protection of private property rights promote human prosperity and the overall success of society. The ideology prioritizes expanding competition through deregulation, as well as reducing the role of the state through privatization. Neoliberalism is a product of globalization, the spread of free market capitalism, and the spread of liberal democracy. While

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    Friedrich von Hayek elaborates the necessity of economic freedom to the formulation of liberalism. In the 1980s, China, a country undergoing dramatic economic program, worshiped Hayek’s idea, and fiercely debated the extent of government interventionism in this entire process. Following Hayek’s logic, a pure and complete economic freedom would inevitably lead to political liberalism. In contrast, a manipulated economy, like the one China developed before 1977, suppressed consumers’ freedom, and facilitated

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    implemented regulations and acts that would limit Westward expansion, economic prosperity, and a reliance on the motherland. The economic systems we have today reflect a strong attitude towards capitalism. In the times of Colonial America, mercantilism and economic liberalism were more common in the colonies and Britain. More recently, the United States, along with other nations around the world, implemented mercantilist-like economic systems in order to combat the financial crisis of 2008. This, however

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    Majeerah B. Sinarimbo September 26, 2012 Political Science 160 SINGA-PURA (SINGAPORE) The world becomes more and more complex. Things have never been the same. Changes became rapid and impulsive that at some point, we are confused as to how to address these changes. Conflicts of the early times are not the same with what we 're facing today. Solutions of the past are not exactly effective in the present. We, humans, we 're never stable. The complexity of our behavior is a great manifestation

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    This essay aims to identify how neoliberalism has changed the way we do business in particular managerial strategies to maintain competiveness and adapt to changing market conditions. Firstly, I will briefly explain the term neoliberalism and how it has affected the world. Secondly, I will explain how neoliberalism has influenced managers and their strategic reforms. Thirdly, I will further explain the importance of strategizing and planning in regards to managers in today’s market. Finally, the

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    During the nineteenth century there was a constant debate on if the government should regulate the businesses and people of America. This debate included many different sides other than the capitalists versus the socialists, throughout America people were placed on a spectrum from socialists to capitalists with millions of different variations and beliefs in between the extremists. Some viewpoints included men like William Graham Sumner or Herbert Spencer that believed in laissez-faire capitalism

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    In economics, a mixed market economy is one in which the actions of private businesses are affected by public actions and decisions. In the United States, there are governmental actions that decided just how much intervention will be used on a business. This is a redundant topic, as the two political parties, Republican and Democrat, debate the issue frequently. The idea of “laissez-faire” is a free market economy where businesses have the right to do whatever they want. Republicans tend to lean

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    Yingshi Qiao Professor Don Stanley ENGL 1101, Assignment 4 March 10, 2017 Addiction Caused by a Wounded Soul Modern society has failed bring the burgeoning problems of addiction under control. The word “addiction” was applied to drug use in the 20th century, but now it refers to a wider variety of non-drug hobbies, such as eating, gambling and sex. To treat the devastating flood of addiction problems, it is important to understand that addiction is not just a physical problem but more of a social

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