Hoover InstitutionStanford University
The Growth of Freedom

Published: May 11, 2021

The world is an extraordinarily better place than it was just a couple of centuries ago. Notably, free societies with more robust economies have been on the rise. There is reason to be optimistic as the long-term trend toward more freedom and a higher standard of living continues.

Discussion Questions

  1. How good is capitalism at generating equality of opportunity?
  2. How is the world getting better?

Additional Resources

  • Listen as Russ Roberts and Milton Friedman discuss capitalism and freedom. Available here.
  • Read “Capitalism, Socialism, and Freedom,” by Peter Berkowitz. Available here.
  • Read “Socialism, Capitalism, and Income,” by Edward Lazear. Available here.

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Milton Friedman

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