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This out of date defense of conservatism will not do - [04 Apr 2009]
Milton Friedman's basic argument is that it is better to let people spend their own money ("Free to Choose") rather than giving it to the government to spend for them. His implicit assumption, voiced in many different ways throughout the book, is that...
("Free to Choose") rather than giving it to the government to spend for them. His implicit ...
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The intellectual architect reveals his blueprints... - [09 Mar 2009]
When it comes to the normative issue of the proper size and scope of government, there are many schools of thought. Some Jews think MORE is better (e.g., Karl Marx), and some Jews think LESS is better (e.g., Milton Friedman). If you want to get a handle...
many schools of thought. Some Jews think MORE is better (e.g., Karl Marx), and some Jews think...
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Warning: Thinking Required - [03 Feb 2009]
Warning: Thinking required. Informative and thought provoking. Whatever your political loyalties, excellent book. Should be required reading for every junior high to high school student.
excellent book. Should be required reading for every junior high to high school student...
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One side. - [16 Dec 2008]
Though even the man himself began to rethink some of his beliefs due to circumstance, Milton Friedman should be read simply because his ideas still hold much weight in economic circles. Also, it is unprogressive to believe that people should not refine...
Friedman should be read simply because his ideas still hold much weight in economic circles...
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Free to Choose - [09 Nov 2008]
This is an excellent book about the Free Market, and how people are free to choose their own path in life. Milton Freidman was one of the best economic thinkers of our time and will be sorely missed by those who believe in the free market. Friedman discusses...
path in life. Milton Freidman was one of the best economic thinkers of our time and will...
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Number 1 book on basic economics - [05 Aug 2008]
This is absolutely the best book on basic economic thinking. It is filled with sound logical arguments for free markets. This book should be the starting point for anyone interested in politics and politically economy. Milton Friedman is "way out there...
arguments for free markets. This book should be the starting point for anyone interested...
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Willful myopia - [10 Jun 2008]
Dr. Friedman is plainly an educated and articulate man and his arguments have a seductive veneer of logic to them. The tragedy is that his interpretations are extremely selective: he focuses exclusively on what he perceives to be the strengths of the ...
veneer of logic to them. The tragedy is that his interpretations are extremely selective: he...
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A Life Changing Experience - [06 May 2008]
Arguably Friedman's magnus opus, Free to Choose is a book that will radically change the reader's way of thinking. Admittedly, before reading this book I would have been proud to vilify the free market. Like so many others, I fell victim to the demagogues...
s way of thinking. Admittedly, before reading this book I would have been proud to vilify...
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Essential - [08 Apr 2008]
A more essential guide for those of conservative and libertarian leanings I can't think of. Friedman, in his traditionally accessible, though brilliant, way elucidates economics, politics, and freedom in a timeless classic. Would buy again and again. ...
Friedman, in his traditionally accessible, though brilliant, way elucidates economics, politics...
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The principles of economic freedom are found in this book. A must read! - [14 Oct 2007]
The relationship between freedom and economics is undeniable. Also undeniable is the relationship between government and freedom. Milton Friedman brilliantly makes a clear persuasive case for the perpetuation of free markets and the elimination of big...
between government and freedom. Milton Friedman brilliantly makes a clear persuasive...
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