Liberalism and conservatism lie on opposite sides of the spectrum. Liberals usually believe that the government’s job is to protect individuals from being …show more content…
Free market system is more appealing because prices for goods and services are determined by the market and consumers and not the government. As said by analyst Patrick Garry, “the conservative hierarchy of economic values should be: first, economic freedom, since only economic freedom can lead to true economic security; second, economic opportunity and mobility, because only true mobility can lead to a freely chosen state of economic security; and third, economic growth, since economic growth is the only way to ensure both security and economic mobility” (renewamerica.com). Not only will a free market lead to a growth in an economy, but it also ensures economic security. Liberals, however, typically oppose a free market system. They typically favor an economy that is regulated by the government. They want equality, meaning the government must protect citizens from the greed of big business. They think government regulations are necessary to level the playing