A review by extragravy
Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition, by Milton Friedman
3.0
Economic freedom is essential to support political freedom; this is Friedman's main assertion. He makes reasoned arguments based on principles with some philosophical grounding. On numerous points I disagree but any contrary positions would be taken lightly and with caution. He uses a non-American definition of liberalism, one which is most agreeable to me, and which I had to often remind myself about lest an assertion seem unlikely.
This book has been quite influential and for many stands as a flashpoint for overly charged rhetoric and comments based more on feeling and emotion in relation to the current state of politics than on reasoned discussion. I find that a foolish reaction and recommend this book to anyone without regard to current political persuasion as an essential read in economics and one which we should be aware and acquainted. Agreement is not a requirement for benefit.
I keep finding economic related books beneficial to my current line of study, a finding that was not expected but which is very welcome.
This book has been quite influential and for many stands as a flashpoint for overly charged rhetoric and comments based more on feeling and emotion in relation to the current state of politics than on reasoned discussion. I find that a foolish reaction and recommend this book to anyone without regard to current political persuasion as an essential read in economics and one which we should be aware and acquainted. Agreement is not a requirement for benefit.
I keep finding economic related books beneficial to my current line of study, a finding that was not expected but which is very welcome.