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Economics

Capitalism and Freedom

Milton Friedman

Friedman's ideas — school choice, flat tax, monetary rules — have moved from fringe to mainstream over 60 years.

A society that puts equality — in the sense of equality of outcome — ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality nor freedom.

Milton Friedman

Why It's Lindy

Friedman's ideas — school choice, flat tax, monetary rules — have moved from fringe to mainstream over 60 years. Still the clearest statement of classical liberal economics.

About This Volume

Friedman's argument for economic freedom as the foundation of political freedom. Introduced the negative income tax and school vouchers.

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Why should I read Capitalism and Freedom?

Friedman's ideas — school choice, flat tax, monetary rules — have moved from fringe to mainstream over 60 years. Still the clearest statement of classical liberal economics.

What is Capitalism and Freedom about?

Friedman's argument for economic freedom as the foundation of political freedom. Introduced the negative income tax and school vouchers.

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