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**Neoliberalism** refers to the 'stage'
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[capitalism](capitalism "wikilink") entered from the early 1980s to now
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characterised by massive enclosure and the belief the market can solve
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all problems. The decline of the welfare state,
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[privatisation](privatisation "wikilink") of as many industries as
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possible, repression of [unions](Trade_Union "wikilink") and curbing of
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workers' rights, [enclosure](enclosure "wikilink") of any remaining
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[commons](commons "wikilink") and massive expansion of military and
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police powers.
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## History
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### 1970s
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In 1973, neoliberalism began in Chile as a test.
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In 1976, neoliberalism began in Argentina and China
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In 1977, neoliberalism began in the USA
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In 1978, neoliberalism began in Sri Lanka
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In 1979, neoliberalism began in the UK,
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### 1980s
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In 1980, [neoliberalism began in Japan](Japanese_Capitalism "wikilink")
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as the government abandoned its rural base and began to focus on Tokyo.
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Tariffs and subsidies to industries were reduced, the working week was
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massively expanded and the retirement age was raised.
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In 1983, neoliberalism began in Australia
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In 1984, neoliberalism began in New Zealand
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In 1985, neoliberalism began in Brazil
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In 1988, neoliberalism began in Mexico
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### 1990s
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### 2000s
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### 2010s
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Neoliberalism entered
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## Core Concepts
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## Criticism |