Neoliberalism and Authoritarianism – A Symbiotic Pair
by Sebastian Dittrich, grin.com
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/10/18815568.php
Rightwing populist parties mix the conventional rightwing authoritarian political style with neoliberal economic ideas emphasizing the free unregulated market and the sleek but strong state. For Hayek, a political system is measured by how well it secures the liberal freedoms. Interest-groups like unions allegedly threaten democracy and force a socially-just redistribution policy on a wealthy minority.