Economic Quote by Milton Friedman
“Is it really true that political self-interest is nobler somehow than economic self-interest?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman, 1962
Political self‑interest may be seen as nobler than economic self‑interest.
In simple terms: Politics sometimes viewed as higher than economics.
Examine motives behind self‑interest.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business decisions
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is political self‑interest truly noble?
- How do economic motives influence politics?
Moral judgments can be subjective.