Libertarian

Political Haplotype

Prioritizing individual liberty, limited government, and free markets above collective goals.

5Distinct Types
~8%of Population

The Libertarian haplotype encompasses political types that prioritize individual freedom and limited government intervention. Libertarians believe that people should be free to live their lives as they choose, so long as they don't harm others.

What unites libertarians is a deep skepticism of state power and a belief that voluntary cooperation produces better outcomes than coercion. They differ on how far to take these principles and how to balance liberty with other values.

Typical Dimension Ranges

Personal Liberty
70–95
Market Economy
65–90
Global Orientation
40–70
Cultural Values
45–75

The 5 Libertarian Types

Rarity: 0.5%

Anarcho-Capitalist

All government is illegitimate. Free markets and voluntary contracts should replace every state function.

Liberty: 87
Markets: 87
Global: 50
Culture: 50
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Rarity: 2%

Traditional Libertarian

Minimal government limited to protecting rights. Maximum economic and personal freedom within rule of law.

Liberty: 82
Markets: 80
Global: 55
Culture: 55
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Rarity: 2.5%

Compassionate Libertarian

Liberty works best when paired with voluntary community support and social safety nets.

Liberty: 75
Markets: 68
Global: 60
Culture: 62
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Rarity: 1.5%

Left Libertarian

Personal freedom plus skepticism of both government and corporate power. Markets need democratic accountability.

Liberty: 78
Markets: 55
Global: 65
Culture: 72
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Rarity: 2%

Civil Libertarian

Constitutional rights and civil liberties are paramount. Government's main threat is to individual rights.

Liberty: 80
Markets: 58
Global: 62
Culture: 68
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What All Libertarians Share

Individual Rights

Every person has inherent rights that no government can legitimately violate.

Limited Government

The state should be constrained to essential functions, nothing more.

Personal Responsibility

Individuals should bear the consequences of their choices, good and bad.

Free Exchange

Voluntary transactions between consenting adults should be unrestricted.

Voluntary Association

People should be free to join or leave any group, community, or arrangement.

Non-Aggression

Force is only justified in defense, never to impose one's will on others.

Where Libertarians Diverge

Minimal state
No state
Cultural traditionalism
Cultural progressivism
National borders
Open borders
Pragmatic politics
Principled purity

All 8 Haplotypes

Libertarian Progressive Conservative Socialist Nationalist Authoritarian Globalist Centrist

Frequently Asked Questions

Neither, traditionally. Libertarians prioritize liberty on both economic and personal dimensions, which puts them at odds with both major parties on different issues.
Most libertarians accept some minimal state for courts, police, and defense. Only anarcho-capitalists advocate for fully stateless society.
Libertarians typically support drug legalization, marriage equality, and immigration—positions that conflict with social conservatism.

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