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Classic liberal. That was at peak around 100 years ago, when there was more freedom and way less tax in the countries that lived it (Europe). One can argue that in a very limited way it was similar in US in the period of 1800 to 1900, but that is a bit different.

The more modern way (still in Europe) is seen as reasonably minimal level of government regulation, but strongly applied. For example the libertarians I know are for minimal government (and associated taxes), but very strong consumer protections - this is because individuals have very little power against huge corporations, so it is just leveling the field.



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