Agree Quote by Milton Friedman
“I think almost every economist would agree that government gets itself in trouble when it tries to interfere with voluntary behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom, 1962
Government intervention harms voluntary actions, leading to economic problems.
In simple terms: Too much government control hurts the market.
Limit government interference in markets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business regulation
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is government action justified?
- How do we balance freedom with protection?
Some interventions address market failures.