Important social transformations under neo-liberalism
Mont Pelerin society (1947)
promote ideas of liberalism
famous member Milton Friedman
The Chicago boys
group of students who spread neoliberal ideology through the world and were taught at the University of Chicago, or who worked directly under Friedman
Is Neoliberalism in the clear? No
These actions go directly against pure neoliberalism
Politically?
Neoliberalism has a strong belief in individual freedom. 18th century liberals believed that democracy and free, unfettered commerce would bring peace and prosperity.
Contemporary politics
'Elections and freedom in Iraq'