[quote=“Isaac “Izzy” Marmolejo”]
well i did read it, i just dont accept Block’s claim
obviously, Hayek wasn’t an anarchist, so obviously he thought that there was a legit reason for government involvement, that doesnt make him an ordo for it…
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(a) that is not what you said. You said “clearly, if one watches Hayek’s interviews, one does not get that view that Hayek was an ordo.”
(b)…
"Ordoliberalism is a school of liberalism that emphasised the need for the state to ensure that the free market produces results close to its theoretical potential (see allocative efficiency). […]
“Ordoliberal theory holds that the state must create a proper legal environment for the economy and maintain a healthy level of competition (rather than just “exchange”) through measures that adhere to market principles.”
Stephen Padgett: “A central tenet of ordo-liberalism is a clearly defined division of labor in economic management, with specific responsibilities assigned to particular institutions. Monetary policy should be the responsibility of a central bank committed to monetary stability and low inflation, and insulated from political pressure by independent status. Fiscal policy—balancing tax revenue against government expenditure—is the domain of the government, whilst macro-economic policy is the preserve of employers and trade unions.”
That sounds exactly like what Hayek was advocating. And besides…Block never used the term “ordo” throughout the entire paper. But here’s someone who did… (Scribd)(PDF)(YouTube) And here’s someone else. (PDF)