Liberal Market Socialism 
, clipped to LibMarkSoc is an economically 
Center-Left to 
LeftUnity, civically liberal and culturally 
Left to 
Center-Right ideology that fuses 
liberal economic views with a 
radical interpretation of liberal concepts, which are now also used as a justification to base the economy on co-operatives, mutuals, associations, foundations, paritarian institutions, social enterprises, self-employment, family businesses and, in some cases, freelancing and state-owned enterprises, which is done by "overthrowing" bosses, seen as equally authoritarian as kings and dictators.
Liberal Market Socialism differs from some branches of Liberal Socialism as private enterprises bigger than family-owned businesses are legally banned, as there is less focus on social and common ownership and as it takes a more revolutionary and violent approach to the socialisation of firms, opposed to the more reformist Liberal Socialism; this is justified by saying that society could go back to capitalism if the state doesn't take action.
Origins
"Liberal Market Socialism" doesn't come from a 
Marxian worldview (Albeit there are limited inspirations), but rather from the same origins of the british strand of 
Liberal Socialism: the analyses of 
John Stuart Mill, especially from his "Principles of Political Economy (1871)", from the writings of 
Adam Smith, especially his "Wealth of Nations", from the analysis of 
David Ricardo in his "On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation" and from the Ethical Socialism of R.H. Tawney; this was then expanded with other more modern writers, economists and philosophers like 
Piero Sraffa, Carlo Rosselli, 
John M. Keynes and many others.
The main difference between the British strand of Liberal Socialism and Liberal Market Socialism is the role of the state: the former has generally the same views of 
Social Liberalism, such as the necessity of a welfare state and of regulated markets, while the former has similar views to 
Liberalism and 
Ordo-Liberalism
Additionally, there is a lot of impulse coming from Neoricardian economics in some strands of the movement, which projects it into the modern era of left-wing economics and puts it somewhat at odds with 
Neo-Marxian economics.
Beliefs (WIP)
Liberal Market Socialism differs from 
Market Socialism in some aspects: first of all, it applies all aspects of 
Liberalism Liberalism to cooperatives and society as a whole (So mainly Social Justice, 
Equality, 
Liberty, 
Community, 
Cultural Liberalism and 
Private Property); it can be thus seen as "A Liberal 
Capitalist framework, modified in order to better suit a forcibly established 
Social Economy".
Liberal Market Socialism supports a 
Liberal Democracy and with a limited government, especially regarding cultural stances; it thus supports secularism and complete equality between every human being. It is an internationalist ideology with an emphasis on co-operation, and is generally non-interventionist (It depends from the strand of liberalism it follows).
Economics (Centrist-Liberal Strand)
Liberal Market Socialism's economic system can vary from variant to variant, as it is a big tent.
The Liberal strand (Which is the focus of this section) usually follows an economic policy very similar to Ordo-Liberalism, with both a 
Welfare System and 
Balanced Budgets and some level of Austerity.
The preferred school of economics of the Liberal strand is the 
Social Market Economy paired with 
Mainstream Economics/New Keynesianism, with various influences coming from Neo-Ricardian economics.
State intervention in the economy (Potentially WIP)
Liberal Market Socialism accepts state intervention in the economy to correct market failures, add useful regulation, develop certain sectors through 
dirigist policies, all of which is akin to the various capitalist liberals.
Welfare
Welfare generally falls along traditional liberal lines of thought, with more left-wing variants agreeing on a more expansive welfare state and less market-based solutions (and deficit spending, but not necessarily), while right-wing variants preferring a smaller welfare state and more market-based solutions.
More centrist variants usually settle with an expansive welfare state, balanced budgets and an equilibrium of market-based solutions and state intervention-based solutions.
Trade Unions
Trade Unions are generally viewed favourably, but some also see them as obsolete in a social economy, and some others view them unfavourably or oppose them.
Stock Market
Liberal Market Socialists always support the stock market, seeing it as a very effective way to secure investments; it is, however, a modified stock market, where stock-ownership gives no control on the firm, making it impossible for a firm to be privately owned.
Status of 
banks
The status of banks is very different between Liberal Market Socialists:
- Some want to transform all banks into mutuals or cooperative banks, generally following
Proudhonian ideas on the matter. - Others want all banks to become state-owned and controlled either directly by the executive or by
economic experts 
appointed by the government, behaving like 
state-owned companies, or even to merge all banks into the central bank. This is because many consider banks "Too big to fail" and should, thus, be under government control because of their importance. - A small
subset prefer to keep banks private, as they have no problem with "private capital", Mostly because they support.
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A 
Central Bank and a 
monetary policy are a constant in all strands of the movement.
Property
Unlike most other socialist ideologies, Liberal Market Socialism supports both today's Private Property Rights and the Stock Market;
- The support for Private Property is because it considers the views of socialist thinkers too old to be valuable, since "Nowadays everyone can have private property, not only the rich and the privileged" and because private property is considered necessary for the true independence of every individual cooperative and every individual.
- The support for the Stock Market is justified by regarding it as the most effective way to finance firms and as the decision of the workers, unlike in private enterprises, where the workers have no say in the financial matters.
Compared to Liberal Socialism, there is less emphasis on social ownership.
Cultural stances
Liberal Market Socialism follows principles of 
Utilitarianism and of the 
Left-Enlightenment, mostly from the ideas of John Stuart Mill and other proponents of Classical Liberalism. Cultural Liberalism is an integral part of the ideology, together with some forms of 
Moderate Progressivism and of 
Moderate Conservatism, just like other liberals. Liberal Market Socialism is thus generally moderately 
individualistic.
Main variants
Left-Liberal Market Socialism
A large welfare state and a mixed economy within a Liberal Market Socialist framework. It can be generally synthesised with the views of Social Liberalism and 
Third Way, . Some of its followers identify as the "True heirs of John Stuart Mill and of Radicalism", as they also follow every principle of Social Liberalism. Private Property is still seen as a basic right, and they oppose any form of forced socialisation (outside of firms, of course), but still regarding social ownership highly and advocating for it activism-wise. Keynesian and Neo-Keynesian 
economics are the preferred systems of this strand, but more 
Neoclassical-aligned economic schools are not uncommon; state intervention in the economy is thus more pronounced. This strand is thus considered to be Left-wing to 
center-left overall.
Neoliberal Market Socialism
Basically a social economy with a more pragmatic and 
centrist to 
center-right economic policy, generally following the New Keynesian economic theory. It is more critical on some kinds of Welfare, preferring a universal basic income.
Some supporters of this variant are also more interventionist.
Right-Liberal Market Socialism
Right-Liberal Market Socialism has center-right to 
right-wing economic stances, not unlike those of 
Liberal Conservatism, 
National Liberalism and 
Conservative Liberalism and right-wing 
Neoliberalism, and thus generally opposes things like Unions and Welfare. It follows Neoclassical Economics and Monetarism, with a great focus on Financial Conservatism. 
Chicagoan Libertarian Market Socialism
is the most right-leaning strand of the movement.
Personality
Liberal Market Socialism can usually be seen together with fellow Market Socialists or with fellow Liberals; however, he is generally critic of them, saying that they are either "too socialist" or "too capitalist", however still respecting their stances and learning from all of them. He has a great relationship with Social Liberalism, Millism, Liberal Socialism, Ricardian Socialism and Radicalism, seeing them all as great inspirations and great ideologies.
Chicagolibertarian Market Socialism is his best friend and usually sticks together with him and defends his policies.
He is hostile to right-libertarians, seeing them as "Boot-lickers" of their bosses; he can be pretty supportive of 
Social Libertarianism and 
Libertarian Yellow Socialism though, seeing them as "On the right way" to become like himself.
How to Draw
Hammer Design
- Draw a ball with Eyes
- Make it blue
- Draw at the top a red hammer.
- Below that, draw two golden arrows crossing each other.
- Draw a golden circle and then make dents in it of the blue color. (Symbolizes the world being held by the invisible hand of the market)
You're done.
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #006AA7 | 0, 106, 167 | |
| Gold | #FFE680 | 255, 230, 128 | |
Star Design
Liberal Market Socialism is almost identical in design to 
Libertarian Socialism, apart from the blue color, which is meant to mirror the color scheme of Liberalism.
- Draw a ball
- Draw an alternating pattern of blue and a near-black stretching from the edge and meeting at the center, with 10 segments.
- Draw a star with the reverse colors in the center of the ball.
- Fill in the star and clean up the edges.
- Add the eyes and you're done!
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #006AA7 | 0, 106, 167 | |
| Black | #141414 | 20, 20, 20 | |
Relations
(The ideologies of PCBA are here because they have in-depth real-world theory or praxis surrounding them and can plausibly be created IRL)
Friends (Lack of co-ops isn't really considered)
Millism - My father and biggest inspiration, hell, he may be the start of my movement. I don't agree on the flat tax, but everything else? Perfection.
Social Liberalism - My more welfarist grandfather who has the right ideas but still hasn't taken them far enough.
Liberal Socialism - My more reformist brother who doesn't want to ban private enterprises.
Ricardian Socialism - My great-grandfather. Good job with the LTV!
Social Democratic Market Socialism - A bit of an economic statist, but otherwise pretty cool and cooperative-pilled - if only regular SocDems were like you.
Obristan Socialism - Even if you are only part of a videogame, you are what I aspire to be!
Radicalism - My great-great-grandfather who has the best and most RADICAL ideas!
Liberalism - Based property rights, based free markets, unbased capitalism. Still, I am basically you in a framework of social economy (And a little more welfare).
Ordo-Liberalism - My grandpa but german and less progressive.
Cultural Liberalism - Live and let live - with a bit of 
Moderate Progressivism and 
Moderate Conservatism here and there where it's needed.
Green Liberalism and 
Eco-Cooperativism - Protect the environment!
Neoliberalism - I like your pragmatism and your free markets. Cut it with supporting 
Pinochetism though.
Distributism - Different paths, similar outcomes. We both love co-ops, we both love family-owned businesses, you're just more religious than me.
Christian Democracy - One of the best christian ever created. A bit too conservative at times, but in recent years you have become more liberal culturally. I know that you'd love a co-op-dominated world!
Social Libertarianism - Much better than 
Libertarianism, you make me remember my grandpa at times. Just embrace co-ops.
Regulationism 
- Useful if not taken too far.
Syndicalism and 
National Syndicalism - Take down the capitalist!
Austrolibertarian Market Socialism - Ok, you are a bit radical on the free-market part, but at least you like private property.
Chicagolibertarian Market Socialism - Same as above, but you like 
Monetarism, which is VERY based.
Liberal Corporatism - Best corporatist. I classify you as friend since we have the same father and because you could be a transitional state until we reach... well, me, but remember that you still don't go far enough.
Social Capitalism - You are the basic requirement for a modern nation. Even if you're a capitalist, I like your philanthropism.
Third Way - Neoliberalism + Welfare, so pretty based.
Liberal Social Authoritarianism - You mean I CAN use authoritarian methods to drive away capitalists!?- Capitalist Communism - Yeah, I'm not a communist, but the use of special capitalistic economic zones to your advantage is a nice idea. I could implement it!.
Frenemies
Classical Liberalism - The common ancestor of modern politics. He had the right ideas for his time, too bad that he got hijacked by libertarians (AKA boss boot-lickers).
Eco-Capitalism - I am skeptical of your methods (Who says that profit-incentive will make industries pollute less), but I can give them a try.
Market Socialism - We have some overlap, but you are too far left. I can still work with you for the time being though.
Democratic Socialism - Some of you are more akin to me and Liberal Socialism, others to regular Market Socialism, but why are SO MANY of your followers State Capitalists!?
Titoism - Ok, you allowed foreign investments and had a cooperative based market, but what's with the authoritarianism and meddling into the co-ops? Still, you were the best socialist in the 20th century.
National Liberalism - Ciudadanos is based, just like those similar to them, but sometimes you are too bigoted and you seem not to like free markets that much (Looking at you, Brexiters).
Liberal Conservatism - I may work with you at times since you're moderate on most issues, but you directly oppose my grandpa and my brother. At least you're not 
Conservative Liberalism.- Mutualism and
Left-Wing Market Anarchism - I can excuse laissez-faire, but anarchism? Get at least a minarchy! 
Libertarian Market socialism and 
Minarcho-Mutualism - Too libertarian and without property rights, but much better than the two above you.
Austrian School - I admire your attachment to free markets, your opposition to 
Corporatocracy and the influence you had on many left-wing ideologies, but don't you think that, maybe, you are a bit too ideologic? And also, you oppose co-ops!?- Libertarianism - Boot-licker of bosses. Get some co-ops! However, I must recognize that you like freedom a lot (A bit too much freedom in markets.)
Social Democracy - My grandpa likes you, but you are too far left with your regulations and protectionism. Also, no co-ops (although many of your supporters love them), but you are still a good candidate to form an alliance.
Corporatism - You don't go far enough, but I like that you love co-ops. Also, you can be a bit authoritarian at times, especially economically.
Yellow Socialism and 
Libertarian Yellow Socialism - You two are pretty strange. You like syndicates, private property and markets, which is great, but you really think that class collaboration is enough? Also, abandon your shit social policies, PLEASE.
Socialism - I won't consider you an enemy since you too are against capitalism and you have the right reasons to protest; that doesn't excuse your unrealistic economic stances and your rejection of private property.
Enemies
Capitalism - HIJACKER OF LIBERALISM, OPPRESSOR OF THE PEOPLE, DESTROYER OF THE ENVIRONMENT, SLAVERY APOLOGIST, CORRUPTOR OF THE GOVERNMENT. I. HATE. YOU.
Authoritarian Capitalism - YOU'RE EVEN WORSE THAN YOUR FATHER
National Capitalism and 
Liberal Fascism - OH MY FUCKING GOD
Communists and 
State Socialism - Unlike socialism, you two are completely utopic and devolve constantly in dictatorships or back to capitalism.
Anarchists - Ohhh yes, if we remove the state we will all live in harmony. We won't TOTALLY kill others constantly, noooo. Fuck off.- Corporatocracy - Basically neo-feudalism. We will overthrow you, monarchs of the workplace!
Anarcho-Capitalism - Why do you hate yourself? Capitalists are just going to enslave you without a state, you know?- State Capitalism - Sure, sure, you could be good IN THEORY, IF THE STATES THAT UTILIZED YOU WERE ACTUALLY DEMOCRATIC.
Reactionarism - We liberals have already burned you down once, we will burn you down twice if needed. Wait, already done in WW2 with fascistic regimes.
Reactionary Liberalism - Fake liberal, you are only a boot-licker of the new nobles of the contemporary age, the capitalists. You realize that I'd prefer to work with National Syndicalism than with you, right?- Conservative Liberalism - Too conservative both economically and culturally. Sorry uncle, we're not made to stick together.
Reactionary Socialism, 
Strasserism and 
Neosocialism - You all are the worst. Basically left-wing fascists.
Fascism - Thanks for creating corporatism. Other than that, fuck off you totalitarian state-socialist. We liberals will beat you down again if you ever rise up.
(These ideologies are classified as plausible, but generally have no real-world theory or praxis surrounding them)
Friends
Mutual Capitalism - "Class Symbiosis"? More like co-determination on steroids. We can work together for quite some time, and you may even be preferable in some industries.
Coop Classical Liberalism - You're my best friend. We have similar origins, but you are a bit more libertarian than me.
Frenemies
Market Communism - Uhh I guess I'll become like you in a far future, but you're too on the left for me. Still, I will allow communist co-ops in my system.
Enemies
Social Reactionarism - Shit-ass social and cultural ideas, but you have welfare at least
National Market Socialism - Bro what the fuck did you drink
Post-Right - Anarcho-Capitalism, but even worse
Fascist Socialism - BURN IN HELL
Social Fascism - SocDem why are you in the self-insert page
Gallery
Further Information
I'd prefer to keep the page mostly clean from self-inserts
Videos
Wikipedia
- Social Economy (Foundation)
- Workers' Self Management (Base concept)
Similar Movements
Useful Literature (WIP)
- David Ricardo
- Adam Smith
- John Stuart Mill
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