Capitalism and Freedom
Capitalism and Freedom
Friedman's essential argument on how free markets sustain individual liberty
About This Book
Published in 1962, Capitalism and Freedom stands as a foundational text exploring how economic systems shape political liberty. Milton Friedman presents his case during the Cold War era, positioning free market systems as the sole mechanism capable of preserving freedom. The arguments contained within continue to spark debate and remain powerfully relevant more than half a century after initial publication.
Who Should Read This?
- Students of economics interested in twentieth-century intellectual movements
- Advocates of free markets, classical liberalism, and libertarian philosophy
- Critics of capitalism seeking to understand opposing viewpoints
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