The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Less government interference leads to better economic growth.
- In plain terms
- Government should stay out of private business for prosperity.
- What can you take from it?
- Limit government interference to boost prosperity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is government interference useful?
- How much freedom is too much?
Another view
Some regulation is needed to prevent abuse.
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