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“One of the reasons that I am in favor of less government is because when you have more government, industrialists take it over.” quote by Milton Friedman
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“One of the reasons that I am in favor of less government is because when you have more government, industrialists take it over.”

Milton Friedman

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Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom, 1962

More government invites industrial control, reducing individual liberty and market efficiency.

In simple terms: More government lets industrialists dominate.

Key Takeaway

Limit government power.

Themes

politics economics freedom

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • business regulation
  • public sector reform
  • citizen activism

Key Concepts

government industrial control market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does government size affect industrial power?
  • Can regulation coexist with freedom?
A Different Perspective

Government can also provide essential services and protections.

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