Milton Friedman Speaks: Myths That Conceal Reality

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Overview

Dr. Milton Friedman debunks five persistent myths that distort our understanding of economics and American history. He explains how widespread prosperity came not from planning or redistribution but from productivity, innovation and freedom.

 

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