About this title: Noted economist Friedman outlines his take on capitalism and its role in fostering a viable arena for economic and political freedom. Touching on all aspects of society, CAPITALISM AND FREEDOM looks at the influence the free market can have on issues such as education, welfare, and monetary policy.
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Edition: Phoenix P111
Binding: 5th ptg
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 1963, 1965
Description: GOOD+ Condition, pencil underlined. 5x7" Paper Covers 202pg familiar Black Spine titles on rich Green paper covers Leading Economist's view proper role of competative capitalism. read more
Edition: Reprint edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phoenix Books, Chicago, IL
Date Published: 1963
Description: Very good+ condition. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. [xii], 202 pages of text. Paperback binding with minor sunning to spine and minimal shelfwear. read more
Edition: Ninth Impression
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1969
Description: Very Good Plus. 202 pages. With the assistance of Rose D. Friedman. Square tight binding, uncreased, unmarked and clean. Light cover edge rubbing. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780226264011ISBN:0226264017
Description: Fair. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Reissued 1982 edition with new preface, originally published in 1962. Softcover, 202 pages. Spine faded, small chip from lower front cover and half-title, minor stains to the far outer margins of several pages near the end of the book, pages otherwise clean and unmarked. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226264011ISBN:0226264017
Description: New. 0226264017 New condition, slight sun fading on spine. Shipped promptly and packaged carefully, 100% satisfaction guarantee. 5 STARS! read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Date Published: 1993-01
ISBN-13:9780786100491ISBN:0786100494
Description: Like New. 1989 5 audio cassettes all play well in a clam shell case All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
"A great book on capitalism. Friedman does a great job of explaining his perspective and thoughts. Though, some places are difficult to get through or seem a little incomplete, this is a must read for all Americans regardless of political stance."
"If you're looking for a dry and cerebral argument for why markets tend to be a social good, and in most case the option which gives choice, encourages enterprise, is the preferable one -- then this book, though dated, is still relevant and worth taking a look into. Someone who hasn't studied economics at all probably should seek different primers before delving deep into Friedman's zany free market world.
That being said, Friedman delivers a solid utilitarian argument for limited government and free enterprise. Without much talking about the ethical differences in doing things by voluntary economic means vs. coercive political means, Friedman makes a simple pragmatic argument for markets by comparing the actual results (without regard to ideal visions of either) of the market and of government action on creating wealth, prosperity and alleviating social ills - without looking at the motives or intentions of the parties involved. He does this by looking at all the major government initiatives goals to raise living standards for a group or to combat discrimination over the last century, and showing many metrics for their failures. On the other hand, he takes a look at how markets were able to successfully address things like discrimination, poverty, social welfare, etc.
In reading this book, I came away with feeling that having a mixed economy, by that I mean a mix of capitalism and government intervention, lends itself to corrupting almost every forwarded initiative. Powerful economic interests either promote their own economically destructive measures (destructive to society such as legal monopolies, legal barriers to entry, subsidies, etc -- but profitable to the interests) and pervert any kind of initiative the government otherwise put forward. Playing the blame game of is it the special interests of the corruptible bureaucrats who are to blame is not productive. Curbing the effect of economic influence over political action, or somehow making bureaucrats incorruptible seems futile to me - though I laud the efforts of campaign finance reformers who have been able to diagnose one of the symptoms of a state not acting in our best interests. Ultimately, I think that the only way to combat this misuse of power is to eliminate the concentration of power in the state.
In summary, a great read for anyone economically inclined with a good attention span."
"This book is excellent. Friedman explains why the free market protects liberty, and helps everyone from minorities to Communists. He's prophetic where his policies have actually been tried, and he makes a whole lot of sense in the cases where his solutions haven't been tried yet."
"I found this book to be very informative. Granted, parts of it were dry, but the topics were all very important to understand. Milton is able to deal with subjects is a light, balanced manner that helps the reader understand his perspective and why he believes the most common opposition to his views are incorrect. One problem is that the facts are somewhat outdated, since this is getting a little old, however, it is interesting to see how applicable many of the problems with which he was dealing are to our times. I would recommend this book to a student of Economics, but if it is your first book on the subject, I think I would first recommend Thomas Sowell's Basic Economics."
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