Political economist

Gustave de Molinari

A Belgian economist, Molinari pioneered competitive government, proposing free competition in security and governance as an intellectual root of anarcho-capitalism and voluntary jurisdictions.

1819–1912
Portrait: Gustave de Molinari
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Gustave de Molinari positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Federal
Federal 94%
Unitary 6%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 74%
Autocracy 26%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 8%
Liberty 93%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 29%
Multiculturalism 71%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 15%
Pacifist 85%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 80%
Nationalist 20%

Economy

Very strong - Private
Public 8%
Private 93%

Control

Very strong - Free market
Planning 6%
Free market 94%

Trade

Very strong - Globalism
Protectionism 4%
Globalism 96%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 69%
Religious 31%

Morality

Balanced
Progressive 51%
Traditionalist 49%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 68%
Biology 33%

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