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The current economic recovery is a fraud

Published December 29, 2012

Economic growth in the long run cannot be sustained by a declining labor force participation rate and more government jobs. The current recovery is a fraud, a deceit. There remain about four million fewer private sector jobs in the economy than there were in 2008.
A fiscal 'crisis' -- Milton Friedman would say, 'bring it on'

Published December 04, 2012

What would Milton Friedman, the great twentieth century free market economist, say about economic prospects today and, in particular, the fiscal decisions facing Congress by year's end?
What would Milton Friedman do?

Published October 04, 2012

The question is frequently asked what Milton Friedman would recommend regarding the economy if he were alive today. Here's the answer.