The problem in this world is to avoid concentration of power - we must have a dispersion of power. - Milton Friedman

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The problem in this world is to avoid concentration of power - we must have a dispersion of power.

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About Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman (31 July 1912 – 16 November 2006) was an American economist noted for his support for free markets and a reduction in the size of government. In 1976 he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Economics.

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Alternative Names: Milton Galbraith Friedman
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