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eomer

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4. Keynes' theories are not neo-liberal.

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Sat Aug 11, 2012, 09:22 AM

Aug 2012

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Neo-liberalism advocates that free markets are all we need, that the market will take care of itself without regulation or intervention.

Keynesian theory advocates the opposite, that active government intervention is necessary and desirable.

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Keynes' theories are not neo-liberal. eomer Aug 2012 #4