“The Great Advances of Civilization” – Quote by Milton Friedman

„The great advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science or literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government.“

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Milton Friedman was an American economist and a leading figure in the field of monetarism.

In this quote, Milton Friedman emphasizes the importance of decentralized initiative for social and economic progress.


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Inspirational Milton Friedman quote about the great advances of civilization

Milton Friedman (1912–2006) was an American economist and Nobel laureate, renowned for his contributions to microeconomics, monetarism, and his advocacy of free-market policies. He influenced economic policy in the US and worldwide.

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