As much as capitalism is to be desired for the wealth it produces for even the poorest citizens, it is also desirable on moral grounds. These 16 Freeman essays explore the moral dimensions of capitalism, from both religious and more secular perspectives. Authors such as Garet Garrett, Mises, Hayek, and Kirzner tackle everything from the morality of entrepreneurship to the immorality of socialism.
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