Economic literatureHistory suggests only that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Clearly it is not a sufficient condition.Milton FriedmanCapitalism and Freedom · 1962★ 3.6
Inflation is the one form of taxation which can be imposed without any legislative action.Milton Friedman1973★ 3.5
Political literature · Economic literatureThere is an invisible hand in politics that operates in the opposite direction to the invisible hand in the market. In politics, individuals who seek to promote only the public good are led by an invisible hand to promote special interests that it was no part of their intention to promote.Milton Friedman1983★ 2.6
Economic literatureFreedom in economic arrangements is itself a component of freedom broadly understood, so economic freedom is an end in itself...economic freedom is also an indispensable means toward the achievement of political freedom.Milton Friedman1962★ 1.9