I used to think like you, until I saw what the lack of neoliberalism does to countries. And before I witnessed the magic of market economy that adapts to change

I used to think like you, until I saw what the lack of neoliberalism does to countries. And before I witnessed the magic of market economy that adapts to changes far, far, far better than anything else. If you want a static economy that supports gradual decline (preferably with a mineral-based income stream), then a lot of state spending is fine.