the postulate that markets are organised most effectively by private enterprise and that the private pursuit of accumulation will generate the most common good; accomplished by opening international markets and financial networks, and downsizing the welfare state
Neoliberalism is a term currently used only by its critics; its champions, including the leaders of most capitalist countries, do not proclaim themselves "neoliberals."
defined over the next few paragraphs, using the IMF (note 835)