Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition | 
| Author: Milton Friedman Publisher: University Of Chicago Press Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating: 124 reviews Sales Rank: 2068
Format: Special Edition Media: Paperback Edition: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 230 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0226264211 Dewey Decimal Number: 330.122 EAN: 9780226264219
Publication Date: November 15, 2002 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: International shipping available Condition: BRAND NEW
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Selected by the Times Literary Supplement as one of the "hundred most influential books since the war"
How can we benefit from the promise of government while avoiding the threat it poses to individual freedom? In this classic book, Milton Friedman provides the definitive statement of his immensely influential economic philosophy—one in which competitive capitalism serves as both a device for achieving economic freedom and a necessary condition for political freedom. The result is an accessible text that has sold well over half a million copies in English, has been translated into eighteen languages, and shows every sign of becoming more and more influential as time goes on.
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Read it twice October 15, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A fantastic piece of literature. The concise nature of the book belies the depth of knowledge and purpose of Friedman's writings, but then that is what he intended. I find I take more out of the book each time I read it. A must for any serious economist and to any one willing to gain a clearer picture of the political economy and the forces at play. Do yourself a big favour and read this and if are a socialist then be warned, the truth will hurt! (If Mises's work has not already done that)
Friedman is best on Economics this is a must read October 9, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
excellent read and should be a must for all college freshmen also should read "free to choose" by milton and rose friedman
considering current events, he left something out!!!! October 9, 2008 0 out of 6 found this review helpful
the title above says it all.
something missing in his considerations.
perhaps should include a chapter on human character and the greed that appears to run rampant in the higher levels of the economic ladder.
This man is a piece of garbage. September 9, 2008 5 out of 51 found this review helpful
I literally almost vomitted reading this book for class. This father of Neoliberalism, the murderer Pinochet's pal, has caused immense suffering and destruction in the world with his proven-to-fail free market capitalism. Thank goodness he's dead. Lets pray there won't be another one as evil as him around for a while.
Great book, life changing reading! June 5, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Reading this book gave me a whole new perspective about life, economics and individual responsibility. It's a must for everyone, even if you are not a student of economics.
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