Monday, January 19, 2026

Milton Friedman and free markets (minimal version)

Milton Friedman (1912-2006) was an American economist. There are 2 quotes listed below.

1. "I am in favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible... because I believe the big problem is not taxes, the big problem is spending. I believe our government is too large and intrusive, that we do not get our money's worth..." (Quoted in Conservatives Betrayed, 2006)

2. "If I spend somebody else’s money on somebody else, I’m not concerned about how much it is, and I’m not concerned about what I get. And that’s government." (Interview on Fox News, 2004)

(original version from April 2017)