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Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn't

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Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn't

by Steve Forbes

4.6 out of 5

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Individual Liberty

Free markets are based on the principle of individual liberty. Individuals are free to choose what they want to produce, what they want to consume, and how they want to save and invest their money. This freedom allows individuals to pursue their own self-interest, which in turn benefits society as a whole.

In contrast, big government restricts individual freedom. Governments can impose price controls, regulate businesses, and limit the choices that individuals can make. These restrictions reduce individual autonomy and prevent people from living their lives to the fullest.

Economic Prosperity

Free markets promote economic prosperity by allowing businesses to compete freely and efficiently. This competition leads to lower prices, higher quality products, and more innovation. As businesses prosper, they create jobs and boost economic growth.

Big government, on the other hand, stifles economic growth by creating barriers to entry, protecting favored businesses, and stifling innovation. These policies reduce competition and lead to higher prices, lower quality products, and less economic growth.

Social Harmony

Free markets promote social harmony by providing opportunities for individuals to improve their lives. As people become more prosperous, they are more likely to be satisfied with their lives and to contribute to society. Free markets also create a sense of community by allowing people to interact with each other in a mutually beneficial way.

In contrast, big government creates social disharmony by pitting different groups of people against each other. Government policies often benefit one group at the expense of another, which can lead to resentment and conflict. Big government also creates a sense of dependency, as people become reliant on government programs for their survival.

Free markets are moral because they promote individual liberty, economic prosperity, and social harmony. Big government, on the other hand, is immoral because it restricts individual freedom, creates economic inequality, and stifles social progress. If we want to create a more just and prosperous society, we need to embrace free markets and reject big government.

Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn't

by Steve Forbes

4.6 out of 5