Milton Friedman (July 31, 1912 – November 16, 2006) was an American economist who received the 197...
A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither. A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both. Milton Friedman
A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither. A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both.
Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Friedman
Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it.
I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible. Milton Friedman
I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible.
A minimum-wage law is, in reality, a law that makes it illegal for an employer to hire a person with limited skills. Milton Friedman
A minimum-wage law is, in reality, a law that makes it illegal for an employer to hire a person with limited skills.
The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem. Milton Friedman
The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.
Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program. Milton Friedman
Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.
You cannot simultaneously have free immigration and a welfare state. Milton Friedman
You cannot simultaneously have free immigration and a welfare state.
Inflation is taxation without legislation. Milton Friedman
Inflation is taxation without legislation.
One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results. Milton Friedman
One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.
You cannot be sure that you are right unless you understand the arguments against your views better than your opponents do. Milton Friedman
You cannot be sure that you are right unless you understand the arguments against your views better than your opponents do.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Milton Friedman
There's no such thing as a free lunch.