Hayek identified himself as a classical liberal, but noted that in the United States it had become almost impossible to use "liberal" in its original definition and the term "libertarian" has been used instead.
Hayek nimetas ennast klassikaliseks liberaaliks, kuid märkis, et Ameerika Ühendriikides oli sõna "liberaal" kasutamine selles vanemas mõistes pea võimatu.