Re:Congestion pricing in Manhattan is a predictable success
by tekla on Friday June 20, 2025 @12:03PM
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> they were applauding policies involving clear government intervention
Yes the Economist will do that, because they believe in classical liberal markets
Re:Congestion pricing in Manhattan is a predictable success
by kfajdsl on Friday June 20, 2025 @12:13PM
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(neo)liberal != libertarian.
The government has a clear role for internalizing externalities, which makes markets more efficient. Or, in this case, using price signals to allocate scarce resources when it was just a free-for-all before.
Neoliberalism is a political and economic philosophy that emphasizes free markets, reduced government intervention, and individual liberty. It's often associated with policies like deregulation, privatization, and free trade. Proponents believe these measures foster economic growth, efficiency, and individual prosperity. However, critics argue that neoliberal policies can lead to increased inequality, social instability, and exploitation
And my point was here they were applauding policies involving clear government intervention.