Neo-liberalism and its tenets Neo=New; LIberal=free

Increased individualism

1. Cuts to social spending
2. Increased privatization, including those of previously nationalized industries, like water, healthcare, prison-industrial complex, military-industrial complex, schools, etc.
3. Encourages the pursuit of self-interest over mutual or community interests

The necessity of free markets and free trade

1. Where we work and consume
2. Deregulations: Unencumbered markets
3. Creating markets if not in place

Privitazation

1. Reliance on help from the state to secure these structures
2. Enhancing the private sphere in relation to public sector

The assumption that these tenets will lead to social good