Quote by Albert Jay Nock on Businessmen and Government

„The simple truth is that our businessmen do not want a government that will let business alone. They want a government they can use.“

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Albert Jay Nock was an American libertarian author, editor, educational theorist, Georgist, and social critic.

This statement critiques the relationship between businessmen and government, emphasizing that entrepreneurs prefer a government that serves their interests.


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Quote by Albert Jay Nock about businessmen and government

Albert Jay Nock (1870–1945) was a prominent American writer and social critic known for his libertarian views and critique of the state. He was also an editor and educational theorist and supported the economic philosophy of Georgism.

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