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Coverage of economic trends, fiscal policy, taxes, and the financial issues affecting American families.

1,371 stories Updated Jun 16, 2026 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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“Free to Choose”

Milton Friedman’s timeless arguments for economic freedom, limited government, and individual opportunity offer lessons that remain highly relevant in today’s debates over regulation, taxation, and state power.

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