The family, rather than the individual, has always been and remains today the basic building block of our society, though its hold has clearly been w… - Milton Friedman

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The family, rather than the individual, has always been and remains today the basic building block of our society, though its hold has clearly been weakening — one of the most unfortunate consequences of the growth of government paternalism.

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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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