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Neoliberalism declared dead as term loses meaning, hinders policy debate

The term "neoliberalism" has become an obsolete and pejorative label, according to analysis of its current usage. While its core policies related to market-based economies persist, the word itself is no longer embraced by any political group and lacks a clear, agreed-upon definition. This linguistic confusion hinders productive debate about the role of government and markets, with different factions using the term to signify various dislikes, from corporate power to immigration. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Thurlkill ·

    RIP, neoliberalism. Its ghosts live on

    Are Americans closet socialists or closet neoliberals? Economic swingers, perhaps?