What is neoliberalism? A political scientist explains the use and evolution of the term

(THE CONVERSATION) Neoliberalism is a complex concept that many people use – and overuse – in different and often conflicting ways.So, what is it, really?When discussing neoliberalism with my students at the University of Southern California, I explain the phenomenon’s origins in political thought, its ambitious claims of promoting liberty, and its problematic global track record.‘Markets work; governments don’t’Neoliberalism contends that markets al