I am a limited-government libertarian.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friedman describes himself as a libertarian who favors limited government.
- In plain terms
- He is a limited‑government libertarian.
- What can you take from it?
- Advocacy for minimal state intervention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which functions truly need government?
- How does limited government affect social welfare?
Another view
Some public goods may require government provision.
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