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The Machinery of Freedom
by David D. Friedman · 1973
★★★★★Editor's Pickintermediate
David Friedman — Milton's son — makes the economic case for anarcho-capitalism from utilitarian rather than natural rights grounds. He argues that a free market in law and defense would produce better outcomes than government monopolies. Rigorous, witty, and challenging.
★ Why We Recommend It
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
Best For:Intermediate readersBuilding a foundationSecond-year study
★ Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn from The Machinery of Freedom
- 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
- 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
- 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
- 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
- 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of freedom.
★ About the Author
David D. Friedman
David D. Friedman is the son of Milton Friedman and a law professor at Santa Clara University. Unlike his father, he advocates anarcho-capitalism on utilitarian grounds and has written extensively on economics and law.
★ Meet the Author
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