Friedman, David D
The Machinery of Freedom: Guide to a Radical Capitalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781507785607
- author:
- Friedman, David D
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CreateSpace Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 378
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)
- Genre:
- Political Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Machinery of Freedom: A Radical Approach to Organizing Society This book presents a radical vision for a society organized by voluntary cooperation, with institutions of private property and exchange playing a central role. The author argues that many functions of government can be replaced by private institutions, such as protecting individual rights and settling disputes, in a competitive market. The book uses economic analysis to explore the potential consequences of such a system and its potential to produce more attractive outcomes than current institutions. The third edition of the book builds on the ideas presented in the previous editions, adding new topics such as decentralized law enforcement, unschooling, and the implications of public key encryption. The author also addresses potential challenges to the stability of such a system, including the threat of aggressive states. By examining these topics in depth, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential benefits and drawbacks of a radical capitalism.
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