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The discussion in Chapter 1 provides a useful general introduction to the subject of freedom. We continue in this … chapter to analyze the details of applications of the Jensen-Meckling definition of freedom. We begin by addressing the … violations of freedom? …
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than the word freedom. Everyone favors freedom. We prize it not only for ourselves, but also as a characteristic of our … society. Most of us, however, have given little thought to what we mean by freedom. We use it to describe virtually everything … we believe is good or right. Freedom is a hurrah word. Advocates of all persuasions characterize their programs as …
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rights played in this period has lessons for constitutional theory, constitutional doctrine, and constitutional practice …
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In this paper, the author analyzes Friedman's dogmatic approach towards freedom (part 2), his misuse of historical … examples (part 3), and his tautological definition of freedom (part 4). In fairness to Friedman, however, this paper concludes … by explaining why any attempt to define freedom is bound to fail, and also explains why freedom, however defined, must …
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concepts of Freedom and Capitalism …Democracy (including freedom) is confronting various internal threats, among them the lack of quality of laws; but also …
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This essay outlines the big-picture aspects of capitalism and socialism, and uses this overview to discuss human … liberty and economic liberty in each system. Additionally, I note that some have argued that capitalism is unfair or immoral …’ or ‘conformity without agreement.’” Capitalism is centered on individual rights and private ownership, while socialism …
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Scholars since Hume and Smith have debated possible causal connections between market experiences and moral beliefs. Here, I study the impact of market interactions on utilitarian versus deontological values, other-regarding preferences, and charitable donations. Through a labor market...
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In this contribution we study the relationship between income inequality and economic freedom for a panel of 100 … economic freedom, while causation does not run in the opposite direction. We argue that the negative effect of inequality on … resources. The elite uses this power to curtail economic freedom to defend its economic interests by discouraging innovation …
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In this contribution we study the relationship between income inequality and economic freedom for a panel of 100 … economic freedom, while causation does not run in the opposite direction. We argue that the negative effect of inequality on … resources. The elite uses this power to curtail economic freedom to defend its economic interests by discouraging innovation …
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upon the Constitution a political and economic theory to which a majority of the country does not subscribe …
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