Free To Choose
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In an era defined by expanding government and mounting skepticism toward free markets, Free to Choose stands as one of the most powerful defenses of economic and personal liberty ever written. Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, alongside his collaborator and wife Rose Friedman, argues with masterful clarity that the prosperity and freedom of individuals are inextricably linked — and that the steady encroachment of government into economic life threatens both. Drawing on a rich sweep of historical evidence and real-world case studies, the book chronicles how free markets have lifted millions out of poverty, while centrally planned and heavily regulated economies have consistently failed their citizens. From the mechanics of price systems to the failures of public education, welfare programs, and protectionist trade policy, the Friedmans present a sweeping indictment of bureaucratic overreach and a passionate call to restore individual choice as the cornerstone of society. Written with the accessible brilliance that made Milton Friedman a household name, Free to Choose transcends academic economics to become a manifesto for human freedom itself. The companion to a landmark PBS television series, the book cemented Friedman's place not only as one of the 20th century's foremost economic thinkers but also as a visionary public intellectual who could translate complex theory into urgent moral argument. Its themes — the dangers of inflation, the tyranny of regulation, and the redemptive power of voluntary exchange — remain as provocative and relevant today as when they were first published. Whether you agree or disagree with its conclusions, this is a book that will fundamentally challenge how you think about freedom, money, and the role of the state.
Author: Milton Friedman And Rose Friedman
Format: Hardback
Genre: Business & economics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In an era defined by expanding government and mounting skepticism toward free markets, Free to Choose stands as one of the most powerful defenses of economic and personal liberty ever written. Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, alongside his collaborator and wife Rose Friedman, argues with masterful clarity that the prosperity and freedom of individuals are inextricably linked — and that the steady encroachment of government into economic life threatens both. Drawing on a rich sweep of historical evidence and real-world case studies, the book chronicles how free markets have lifted millions out of poverty, while centrally planned and heavily regulated economies have consistently failed their citizens. From the mechanics of price systems to the failures of public education, welfare programs, and protectionist trade policy, the Friedmans present a sweeping indictment of bureaucratic overreach and a passionate call to restore individual choice as the cornerstone of society. Written with the accessible brilliance that made Milton Friedman a household name, Free to Choose transcends academic economics to become a manifesto for human freedom itself. The companion to a landmark PBS television series, the book cemented Friedman's place not only as one of the 20th century's foremost economic thinkers but also as a visionary public intellectual who could translate complex theory into urgent moral argument. Its themes — the dangers of inflation, the tyranny of regulation, and the redemptive power of voluntary exchange — remain as provocative and relevant today as when they were first published. Whether you agree or disagree with its conclusions, this is a book that will fundamentally challenge how you think about freedom, money, and the role of the state.