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Erschienen in: Public Choice 3-4/2013

01.06.2013 | Book Review

Joseph Shaanan: Economic freedom and the American dream

New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. vii + 247 pages. USD 61.00 (cloth)

verfasst von: Joshua Hall

Erschienen in: Public Choice | Ausgabe 3-4/2013

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In this book, Bryant University economist Joseph Shaanan examines the effects of economic freedom on individuals, markets, and politics. His basic argument is that while economic freedom has benefits it also has costs in terms of the distribution of economic and political power. In particular, he argues that large corporations are detrimental to both economic freedom and democracy. This causes him to argue for limitations on the size of firms, stronger enforcement of antitrust laws, and “reducing the links between economic organizations and government” (p. 196). …

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Metadaten
Titel
Joseph Shaanan: Economic freedom and the American dream
New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. vii + 247 pages. USD 61.00 (cloth)
verfasst von
Joshua Hall
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Public Choice / Ausgabe 3-4/2013
Print ISSN: 0048-5829
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11127-012-0005-2

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