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“With some notable exceptions, businessmen favor free enterprise in general but are opposed to it when it comes to themselves.” quote by Milton Friedman
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“With some notable exceptions, businessmen favor free enterprise in general but are opposed to it when it comes to themselves.”

Milton Friedman

About This Quote

Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom, 1962

Business leaders generally support free markets but resist them when personal interests are affected.

In simple terms: People like free enterprise but oppose it when it hurts them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal bias in economic views.

Themes

economics politics selfinterest

Mood

critical analytical

Type

economic political

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • business decisions
  • ethical discussions

Key Concepts

free market public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does selfinterest shape policy preferences?
  • Can true free enterprise exist without bias?
A Different Perspective

Ideal free markets rarely account for personal gain conflicts.

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