It's very important to say that what I mean when I say 'liberal' is liberal in the 19th-century British sense. Pro-market, pro-individual, freedom, pro-openness. Not the American sense.
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Although the world has changed dramatically since 1843, we believe that the values that guide 'The Economist' are as relevant as ever.
America should do more to fix the still-festering housing crisis and overhaul its training schemes so that high joblessness does not become entrenched. Hunkering down for austerity is not enough. The rich world needs a strategy for growth.
France's economy is stagnant, statist, and uncompetitive and urgently needs reform.
The problem with one single minimum wage is that you don't allow for younger people, who are less skilled and maybe more easily pushed out of the job market, or that the minimum wage should vary for different regions.
Classic English liberalism of the sort that 'The Economist' was founded to champion and still espouses is about open societies and free markets.
I care about waking up to the true issues of the 21st century: inequality, diversity, and the impact of tech.
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