The international bestseller on the extent to which personal freedom has been eroded by government regulations and agencies while personal prosperity has been undermined by government spending and economic controls. New Foreword by the Authors; Index.
Kniha vychází z více než 50 let Friedmanova studia peněz a peněžních institucí a ukazuje na ředě historických epizod z různých období na velmi překvapivé souvislosti mezi chováním měnových autorit (panovníků, centrálních bank) a politickými událostmi. V knize, která je psána velmi čtivě, se dovídáme, jak politické ústupky jedné úzké zájmové skupině v několika státech USA přivodily nástup komunismu v Číně, sledujeme, jak znehodnocování zlatých mincí přivodilo rozpad Římského impéria, Friedman ukazuje, jakou shodou náhod došlo k tomu, že se zlato stalo hlavním měnovým kovem. Na příkladech z nedávné doby jasně vidíme, jak nezodpovědné vlády mnoha zemí světa pomocí inflace ožebračily své občany a jak bezprecedentní je současná situace světového měnového uspořádání.
How can we benefit from the promise of government while avoiding the threat it poses to individual freedom? In this classic book, the author provides the definitive statement of his economic philosophy--one in which competitive capitalism serves as both a device for achieving economic freedom and a necessary condition for political freedom.
The book presents a clear and logical examination of the money and credit structure, analyzing the role of government and the criteria for monetary authority powers. It offers reform proposals and serves as a significant theoretical statement from a prominent economist whose influence shaped the field for decades. The lucid writing style makes complex ideas accessible, making it a valuable resource for understanding economic principles and policy implications.
Milton Friedman was lauded as the grandmaster of free-market economic theory in the postwar era. This book collects many of Friedman's papers on topics in economics that were published in the Journal of Political Economy. It incorporates papers from 1948 to 1990. It is useful for those tracing the course of 20th century economics and politics.
Discusses political economy, political freedom, governmental regulations, monetary policy, taxation, and international economics.
Klasické a veľmi dôležité dielo o tom kam vedie obmedzovanie voľného trhu.
"Stimulating, provocative, often infuriating, but well worth reading."—Peter Newman, Economica"His critical blast blows like a north wind against the more pretentious erections of modern economics. It is however a healthy and invigorating blast, without malice and with a sincere regard for scientific objectivity."—K.E. Boulding, Political Science Quarterly"Certainly one of the most engrossing volumes that has appeared recently in economic theory."—William J. Baumol, Review of Economics and Statistics
