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“The Jacksonians were libertarians, plain and simple. Their program and ideology were libertarian; they strongly favored free enterprise and free markets, but they just as strongly opposed special subsidies and monopoly privileges conveyed by government to business or to any other group.” quote by Murray Rothbard
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“The Jacksonians were libertarians, plain and simple. Their program and ideology were libertarian; they strongly favored free enterprise and free markets, but they just as strongly opposed special subsidies and monopoly privileges conveyed by government to business or to any other group.”

Murray Rothbard

About This Quote

Source Book: The Ethics of Liberty, 1982

Libertarians champion free markets and oppose government‑granted monopolies and subsidies.

In simple terms: Libertarians support free markets and reject special favors.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for competition without state‑created advantages.

Themes

libertarianism economics government competition market freedom

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business regulation
  • policy advocacy
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

political philosophy economic policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What subsidies exist today that hinder competition?
  • How can free markets be made fair?
A Different Perspective

Balancing regulation and consumer protection is complex.

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