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Why Government Is the Problem (Essays in Public Policy)

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In this very short piece, Friedman tries to make a brief argument on why government is in fact the main obstacle to development. Given the very limited space (18 pages), it is impossible to make a very strong argument on such a broad topic. Friedman makes some good points, but most of them do not provide supporting evidence, so it leaves a hesitant reader unconvinced. It seems to me that this book is sufficient for good argument over cocktail conversation.

For a more thorough analysis of the same arguments presented in this short book, I would recommend either Capital and Freedom or Free to Choose by Friedman as well.

What can I say - The Great Milton Friedman was ahead of his time. The Occupy protesters need to read this & go protest on Capital Hill! There's nothing like a free market economy when the Government gets out of the way!!

Mr. Friedman provides a compelling discussion of what is wrong with the current state of our government. Probably more relevant today than when it was written. Anyone interested in government and policies needs to read this.

I enjoyed reading the piece. However, I already largely agree with Friedman. If I didn't, nothing in it would have changed my mind. This essay would make a great foreward for a real book on the topic. However, unless you're looking for a soundbite quality summary, I wouldn't spend money on this. I got mine in one of the 4 for 3 book deals, but still wasted my free book on this.

Mitlon Friedman is a man for all ages. He articulates economics so it is easy to understand and it timely forever. Wish we could have had him around another 100 years.

A good read today as we are faced with even more government -

This essay is a really good way to stimulate theories and ideas, enabling the reader to conduct further research on his or her own.

as valid today (if not even more so) as at the time of first publishing;

I love Milton Friedman, but he was 81 years old when he wrote this very brief little essay (18 small pages, big font size). Frankly, there is more information about Friedman and his ideas in his wikipedia entry. His arguments are good for an 80 year old, but strike me as having all the intellect and thought as any RNC staffer...

I do not recommend this pamphlet.

Wasn't much too it for the price and postage.