Market liberalism is used in two distinct ways. In the United States, the term is used as a synonym to classical liberalism. In this sense, market liberalism depicts a political ideology, combining a market economy with personal liberty and human rights in contrast to social liberalism, which combines personal liberty and human rights along with a mixed economy and welfare state.
In Europe and elsewhere, the term market liberalism is often used as a synonym to economic liberalism,Inglis, Ken (2006). Whose ABC? The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1983–2006. Melbourne, Australia: Black Inc. p. 100. depicting a policy supporting the economic aspects of liberalism, without necessarily including the political aspects of liberalism. In some political spheres, market liberalism refers to an economically liberal society that also provides a minimal to moderate-sized welfare state for its citizens."What Is a Liberal Market Economy?".
See also Laissez-faire Libertarianism in the United States Neoliberalism
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