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“If the only motive was to help people who could not afford education, advocates of government involvement would have simply proposed tuition subsidies.”

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Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman was a renowned economist known for his contributions to the field of free-market economics. His research in monetary economics, consumer behavior, and tax policy has had a profound impact. more

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