economic rationalism

noun

Synonym of neoliberalism.

Meanings

nouneconomic rationalism (uncountable)
  1. AustraliauncountableSynonym of neoliberalism.

    Synonyms: neoliberalism

  2. uncountableUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see economic, rationalism.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of neoliberalism.

Origin

Referring to its far-reaching assumption of private actors as thoroughly rational agents.

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