Although the implementation of neoliberal policies is not always detrimental to a country, it particularly did not help Zimbabwe due to the fact that a corrupt president was running his government. In general, corrupt behavior can be considered an abuse of authority, with the intention of obtaining personal financial rewards at the expense of the public good (United Nations, 2004). President Robert Mugabe, leader of ZANU-PF, has governed the country since 1987. Although Mugabe was re-elected as president several times, the elections were reportedly marred by fraud and voter intimidation (Kabwato, 2008). The majority of Mugabe's neoliberal policies appear to have benefited the elite. Elites are seen as the natural beneficiaries of development projects, in which the state legally distributes wealth, ultimately creating a bourgeoisie drawn from the political class (Bracking, 2009). There is still a recurring pattern of concentration of wealth by elites through “development” projects. Mugabe and his political party attempted to justify these measures by the standards of liberal governance. Essentially, Mugabe's neoliberal policies were selectively used to improve the performance of an illiberal government. The concentration of wealth in a particular class has only worsened the inequalities of wealth and power in Zimbabwe. Despite the fall of Zimbabwe, it is wrong to say that the country's problems are the work of one man. The reality is that the crisis in Zimbabwe is a crisis of the capitalist system (Hamilton & Ngcaba, 2008). If Mugabe is responsible for anything, it is for meekly adopting Western economic policies throughout Zimbabwe's independence history. Although Mugabe is an ally, Mugabe's neoliberal policies have had a negative impact on Zimbabwe and its citizens. The readjustment of public spending within the government has clearly affected socially important sectors such as education and agriculture. Conclusion Overall, looking at President Mugabe's neoliberal policies, it is evident that they have had negative impacts on the economy, government and society. However, it is important to recognize Zimbabwe's colonial history in order to better understand the challenges of Mugabe's policies. Given that Mugabe and his party, ZANU-PF, were born out of a violent anti-colonial struggle, many of Mugabe's actions reflect a nationalist outlook. Even though Mugabe may have adopted neoliberal policies with proper intentions, analyzing the country from various angles, it is clear that these policies brought about the downfall of Zimbabwe...