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How would you describe Friedman’s understanding of freedom?

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Friedman said

1. leave people alone

2.economic freedom = individual freedom like SPEECH

negative freedom is the absence of bullying from others

Negative freedom means government regulations, society or culture shouldn't get in the way of a person pursuing their own interests and goals without being

just because an activist doesn't believe in profits doesn't mean he prevent other people in getting profits

Friedman economic freedom = individual freedom like SPEECH

He argued that a free market system

individuals are free to buy and sell goods and services,

this the best way to promote economic prosperity and individual freedom.

Friedman said government intervention in the economy was often misguided

Friedman said intervention led to unintended consequences that could undermine individual freedom

farmer who isnt allowed to sell his own corn wont be very motivated to do whatever else the government or society is asking him to do

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