Friday, May 22, 2009

Milton Friedman on Libertarianism

Milton Friedman on Libertarianism Part 4

I found this great (old--from February 1999) interview of "Milton Friedman on Libertarianism". Here is Part 4.

Part 4:
  • What should the structure be of government under libertarianism?
  • Which departments of government should be scrapped under libertarianism?
  • What are the fundamental functions of government under libertarianism?
Here are links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.




Milton Friedman on Libertarianism Part 3

I found this great (old--from February 1999) interview of "Milton Friedman on Libertarianism". Here is Part 3.

Part 3:
  • Doesn't the public have the right to know what nutritional content their food contain? (Isn't that a valid reason to regulate?
  • Government should ensure safety, not efficacy of drugs
  • Why libertarianism is better for civil rights
Here are links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 4.




Milton Friedman on Libertarianism Part 2

I found this great (old--from February 1999) interview of "Milton Friedman on Libertarianism". Here is Part 2.

Part 2:
  • How does libertarianism deal with the resources we all share?
  • How will libertarianism minimize pollution?
  • What happens to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) under libertarianism and how will pharmaceutical products be "regulated"?
  • The reason drug approvals are always delayed.
  • Why the FDA should be abolished.
  • Why airline safety should not be regulated by the government.
Here are links to Part 1, Part 3 and Part 4.




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