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actually, RB, I'd say liberalism (in the classical sense) produced capitalism. It's not the only possible outcome of a liberal order but it is the one that historically has resulted from real life application of liberal principles. The two aren't synonymous - I agree with you there - but they do tend to go hand in hand. I don't know what "neo" adds to the equation.
As for Keynes....... been there, done that, got the bumper sticker. Remember "stagflation"? That was brought to you by John Maynard. Not intentionally, of course. But that's pretty much the logical outcome of excessively empowering planners. There are always other agendas to be served, and that leads to unintended consequences.
Go ahead, call me neoliberal. I can take it. Heck, call me neoconservative, too. It makes just as much sense.
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