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Written by: Milton Friedman, Rose Friedman
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 Milton Friedman and his wife, Rose, teamed up to write this most convincing and readable guide, which illustrates the crucial link between Adam Smith's capitalism and the free society. They show how freedom has been eroded and prosperity undermined through the rapid growth of governmental agencies, laws, and regulations. While a large central government may have good intentions, the results it produces are lamentable. More than another indictment of government planning and bureaucracy, however, Free to Choose offers several convincing and creative remedies to the world's woes.©1979 John McDermott, Forward 1990 Milton Friedman and Rose D. Friedman (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Economics Freedom & Security Politics & Government Economic disparity Business Economic Inequality American History US Economy

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"Excellent book....This reviewer has never read a more straightforward and simple statement of the present ills facing our society and what we as citizens in a democracy must do about them." ( Chicago Sun Times)
"Milton Friedman puts verities back into focus and puts us back in touch with how a free and abundant society can work - if we let it. That is why he deserved his Nobel Prize in economics, and it is why you should read this book." ( Reader's Digest)

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Economic Masterwork

Absolutly loved it. While I did not agree with every one of his points he presented I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every detail of his plans and heavily researched opinions.

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Great advice for the future

Friedman offers his usual wisdom; through his characteriscally simple worded and easy to understand fashion, backed by a combination of history and logical, pragmatism

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clear, concise and informative

This book was everything I expected and more. If you desire an understanding of economics, read this book.

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good economic book

a bit dated, but the overall ideas are still relevant. learned a lot. good book. would suggest a basic understanding of economics before choosing this book.

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