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To cut down the tree and cart the logs to the railroad siding requires saws and trucks and rope and. Many persons and numberless skills are involved in their fabrication: in the mining of ore, the making of steel and its refinement into saws, axes, motors; the growing of hemp and bringing it through all the stages to heavy and strong rope; the logging camps with their beds and mess halls,.

And so Mr. Read goes on to the bringing of the logs to the mill, the millwork involved in converting the logs to slats, and the transportation of the slats from California to Wilkes-Barre, where the particular pencil that tells the story was manufactured. And so far we have only the outside wood of the pencil. The lead center is not really lead at all. It starts as graphite mined in Ceylon. After many complicated processes it ends up as the lead in the center of the pencil.

The bit of metal—the ferrule—near the top of the pencil is brass. Think of all the persons, he says, who mine zinc and copper and those who have the skills to make shiny sheet brass from these products of nature. What we call the eraser is known in the trade as the plug. It is thought to be rubber. But Mr. Read tells us the rubber is only for binding purposes. The erasing is actually done by Factice, a rubberlike product made by reacting rape seed oil from the Dutch East Indies now Indonesia with sulfur chloride.

After all of this, says the pencil, "Does anyone wish to challenge my earlier assertion that no single person on the face of this earth knows how to make. Open navigation menu. Close suggestions Search Search. User Settings. Skip carousel. Carousel Previous. Carousel Next. What is Scribd? Cancel anytime. Start your free 30 days Read preview. Publisher: Mariner Books. Released: Nov 26, ISBN: Format: Book.

Also available as In this classic discussion, Milton and Rose Friedman explain how our freedom has been eroded and our affluence undermined through the explosion of laws, regulations, agencies, and spending in Washington. This important analysis reveals what has gone wrong in America in the past and what is necessary for our economic health to flourish.

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Start your free 30 days. Reviews What people think about Free to Choose 4. Rate as 1 out of 5, I didn't like it at all. Rate as 2 out of 5, I didn't like it that much. Rate as 3 out of 5, I thought it was OK. Rate as 4 out of 5, I liked it. Rate as 5 out of 5, I loved it. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars. Write a review optional. Reader reviews crisostimo. If I had to recommend only one book to any American written by an American, this would be it. Milton Friedman was an economic genious and a great influencer of world economics.

The amazing thing is that he was able to communicate well both to the world of high-minded economic academics as well as to the common American. This book is written for the rest of us. Many examples are given of the unintended consequences that result from the expansion of government power, even for the best of intentions.

He also gives some very good examples of how and why capitalism works. If you enjoy Ayn Rand's fiction, you will certainly get a lot more in a much more succinct manner from Free To Choose. A very effective conveyance of the meaning of free market economics and its value to the consumer. The opening quote is from Justice Louis Brandeis' opinion in Olmstead v.

United States: "Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the government's purposes are beneficial. He mentions that at the time of writing, all cars had to have seat belts but no one was -- yet -- required to wear them. Another idea the Friedman brings out is that socialism has moved from controlling the means of production to controlling the result directly. He also shows how the income tax system is even more regressive than I formerly thought.

The social security tax has a cap. Moreover, the poor start working at a younger age, work to an older age, and have a short life expectancy during which to enjoy the same result. No example is more effective to me than that of the railroads and the ICC. The railroads came under regulation because activists saw their monopoly power. Satisfied of the regulation, they moved on to other causes while the railroads put lobbyists and "revolving door" consultants in the regulatory positions.

The same cycle appeared with the advent of trucking, leading to solutions like extremely expensive ICC certificates and rate "problems" being solved by raising long-haul to match short-haul rates. I might be a Republican after reading this,except for all the passages where I went "yeah, but.

All contentious and yet highly thought-provoking. Overall, I have to give this book five stars. That is not to say that I agreed with everything they said or even understood everything they said! You might end up throwing this book out the window but regardless it is definitely worth a read. Oct 12, Clinton rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction , favorites , economics. Free to Choose posits the efficacy of subduing government intervention in a free enterprise market economy by rendering theoretical remedies that would alleviate government failures through more competition and personal freedom; ultimately, it would eliminate gratuitous taxes.

Freidman addresses some of the most problematic issues facing our nation that are unfortunately still prevalent today such as inflation, bad school systems, Social Security, economic equity, and consumer and worker protecti Free to Choose posits the efficacy of subduing government intervention in a free enterprise market economy by rendering theoretical remedies that would alleviate government failures through more competition and personal freedom; ultimately, it would eliminate gratuitous taxes.

Freidman addresses some of the most problematic issues facing our nation that are unfortunately still prevalent today such as inflation, bad school systems, Social Security, economic equity, and consumer and worker protection. Even though Social Security has good intentions, it is increasingly becoming inefficient and outdated in current law, which will commit our government to insolvency for posterity. Freidman argues that government regulations thwart actual consumer protection; rather it regulates between competing industries where one industry has an advantage over another.

Of the majority, public school systems are an utter failure, and with increasing preponderance of the government, monopolistic tendencies will continue to rise in public schooling where the curriculum is decisively decided by school boards, and the choice of school is non-competitive and thus decreasing the quality.

If all levels of schooling are to be fixed, the proposal of school vouchers definitely has merits. Inflation is a disease that needs to be cured, and it starts with the government.

Throughout the book, Freidman formulates economics into a wildly intriguing subject because he integrates how life would improve with more personal freedom and choice. The evidence of less government interference in the economy is provided with countless material supported by a plethora of examples.

Augmenting personal freedom and competition is ideal, but unfettered capitalism is precarious and pernicious. Minimal governmental intervention is necessary through laws and regulations and some social beneficial programs; however, too many laws and regulations stranglehold any type of innovation and investment and thwart competition.

Overall, the book really changed my view on how an efficient market economy can be constructive but not by a destructive means. Sep 22, David rated it really liked it Shelves: politics-political-science. Even though I am not completely convinced that Mr. Friedman is correct in all of his assertions, I must give this book four stars as work of literature.

First the positives: Milton Friedman once again proves his skill with words and logic in this brilliantly articulated book. It is hard to read through his arguments and not become all but convinced that he is correct in almost every subject. He carefully lays out the often unforeseen chains of events that follow from particular actions of individ Even though I am not completely convinced that Mr.

He carefully lays out the often unforeseen chains of events that follow from particular actions of individuals, entities, and government in a manner that is clear and easy to follow. Unfortunately, Mr. Friedman makes very little attempt to prove his points with hard data. Even when he does, it often lacks context and delves more into anecdotal examples rather than statistically significant correlations or the like. While this works just fine in certain cases, in others it leaves much to be desired and weakens his arguments.

Overall, a very enjoyable read that has influenced my thinking in a number of ways as I continue to search for the truth in economics and politics. Even if hard data is not presented and thus the possibility of his being incorrect is strong, I believe it is important for anyone interested in modern economics and political policy to be familiar with his arguments and I would recommend this book to anyone, if only for that reason.

I bought this book back in the "good old days" when you could purchase a hardcover book for less than ten dollars. Due to the inflationary policies that Milton Friedman warns about, and that he provides a cure for, a comparable book today carries a price tag more than double the price of the book I purchased. It was a good investment. In the book, Milton Friedman and his wife discuss the principles of the Free Market. It is this discussion, based on the foundation laid earlier in Capitalism and I bought this book back in the "good old days" when you could purchase a hardcover book for less than ten dollars.

It is this discussion, based on the foundation laid earlier in Capitalism and Freedom , that underscores the tyranny of unlimited government. They discuss lessons that we have not learned and taken to heart, for if we had done so we would not be facing the debt crisis of the Twenty-first century.

I would only question the author's optimism. He titled the last chapter "The Tide is Turning" and it may have done so, if only slightly, in some Western European countries.

But the level of economic control and bureaucratic bullying has only grown worse in the United States over the last thirty years. Fortunately, the principles discussed in Free to Choose are timeless and we can turn or return to them at any time.

We only have to choose freedom. Sep 27, Derek Neighbors rated it it was amazing. The say, "The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.

Milton won the Noble Memorial Prize in Economics in Free to Choose highlights free market economics and the forces that destroy them. So much good and relevant data in here that it is hard to believe it was written almost 40 years ago.

The part that rings true is that almost every instance of "free market" being cited as the reason for some decline think great depression, m The say, "The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. The part that rings true is that almost every instance of "free market" being cited as the reason for some decline think great depression, mortgage crisis, looming student debt can actually be traced back to government intervention setting the ball in motion for the collapse.

His take on public schooling, welfare, social security, legalizing drugs, the FDA, unions and other topics is well worth the listen regardless of what side of the political spectrum you fall.

If you plan on voting for a candidate in the upcoming election it would be worth your time to read this book to have a broader understanding on economics before checking a box at the ballot. May 25, Alex Timberman rated it really liked it Shelves: economics. I love the way Milton Friedman argues. He stakes his position and charmingly disposes of opposing views. You can get a sense of his intellect and charm by watching some of his debates on YouTube.

The world is a much different place now than from the time he wrote the book but in many ways we are still fighting over the same issues without any progress. View 1 comment. Great book. Lays out a dozen basic macroeconomic truths with data and examples and reasoning so that even the non-economist can understand. Although written in , the chapters on minimum wage, growth of government, and bureaucracy remain dead on.

The book covers much of the same material as Capitalism and Freedom, but here it is better written, more sharply defined, and brought down a notch or two in terms of technical detail, making it easier for the non-economist to enjoy.

My only criticism o Great book. My only criticism of the book is that the summing up was almost non-existent. Each chapter has an excellent concluding statement, but there's no bow on the book. This is such a seminal work on free market economics that you will be surprised to hear examples and stories that you already know in other literature. Friedman's example of how many strangers it takes to make a pencil and how no one person can make it on his own is a classic.

His proposal of the negative income tax is also the basis of much later study and theory. If the only thing you took from this book is the government's role in inflation it would be worth your time too. If you had to put a This is such a seminal work on free market economics that you will be surprised to hear examples and stories that you already know in other literature. If you had to put a book collection together of a half dozen of the most important economic thinkers it would not be complete without a title from Milton Friedman.

May 05, Emily O. This book taught me quite a bit about economics and how the free market is capable of "working things out" better than any other system.

There were some things I disagreed with, but for the most part, I agreed with this book and enjoyed reading it. It was eye-opening, the explanations were comprehensive, and the data was sufficient to convince me. This book embraces the values of freedom and the right to pursue our own destiny that America holds so dear, all the while showing that those values f This book taught me quite a bit about economics and how the free market is capable of "working things out" better than any other system.

This book embraces the values of freedom and the right to pursue our own destiny that America holds so dear, all the while showing that those values form the basis of societal economic prosperity. Jul 13, Jordan rated it it was amazing Shelves: politics , economics. As an incredible communicator, Friedman does a masterful job at not only explaining how free markets work best for the economy, but also provides the critical link in describing how the free market system is the most moral and caring system of all.

Choices belong to the individual and should not be usurped by government officials proclaiming to act in the public interest, and Friedman gives example after example of why this is the case.

Jul 12, Lou rated it did not like it Shelves: essay. You can't write a good essay when you are simply wrong about everything. I expected it before to read it and it was even worse than what I expected. This one is quite similar to his other famous book: Capitalism and Freedom. The main idea behind both of these books is the effectiveness of free market in preventing the concentration of political power.

Even the arrangement of the chapters are quite similar in both books. But there are several topics that are not discussed in Capitalism and Freedom, and I think these very topics make the book an outstanding rationalization of free market. One of their most interesting arguments is the complexi This one is quite similar to his other famous book: Capitalism and Freedom.

One of their most interesting arguments is the complexity of trade. A central government cannot keep up with the increasing complexity of market and the only machine that can perceive the dynamics of the trade and act correspondingly, is the invisible hand. They have got the courage to talk about equality which made one of the chapters Created Equal my favorite. They distinguish between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome.

While taking the former as the necessity of liberty, they strongly repudiate the latter. In most of the chapters, they defend their arguments by discussing the disastrous effects of centralized control by the government in the United States, as well as a few developed countries. Although his wit made me believe in what he postulates, but there are a few issues quite important in the 21st century that he missed to cover.

The environmental effects of capitalism and the widespread control of media are two of these issues that came to my mind right after I finished the book. I think it would be great if an expert revisits the book by presenting data from 30 years ago until now. May 29, Jasonlylescampbell rated it really liked it. So far really getting a lot out of this book. It is very clear and opens up a lot of arguments I have not read. Publisher Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Notes Item not available from the Hoover Institution Archives.

Theme s. Publication Type s. Chapter 3 Monetary Policy. Chapter 4 Monetary History. Chapter 5 Unemployment. Chapter 6 Chicago Price Theory. Chapter 7 Capitalism and Freedom. Chapter 8 Policy Analysis. Chapter 9 Activism. Chapter 10 Civil Discourse. Watch the Videos.

The Permanent Income Hypothesis. The Theory of Money and Prices. Download the Book Get a digital copy of the book. Choose the version you prefer below. Kindle Format Purchase from Amazon. About the Author. Landsburg Steven E. Additional Resources Listed below are links to other websites and resources where you can learn more about Milton Friedman, his written works, his lectures, and interviews.

Who was Milton Friedman Milton Friedman was an American economist who, despite his humble origins, rose to become one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. The Permanent Income Hypothesis Milton Friedman's Permanent Income Hypothesis explains how a person's income—and their expectations for future income—influences their current spending and fundamentally changed the way economists think about consumption and the link between income and spending.

The Permanent Income Hypothesis and Policy Implications Milton Friedman's Permanent Income Hypothesis—which explains the link between income and spending—has profound implications for fiscal stabilization policies and directly challenges the notion that governments can stimulate consumer demand in economic downturns. Expected vs.