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“It is the process of evolution which identifies innovative benefits from any source and selects them on merit without prejudice”

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David Landes

David Landes was a prominent American historian and economist. His research focused on economic history and comparative economic history, particularly the economic changes in Europe and Asia. Landes' works are known for their profound analysis and unique insights, which have had a significant impact on understanding the development of the modern world. more

“There is economics in biology, nothing is free, everything has to be paid for, there are costs as well as benefits to everything in life, for example, there was never sufficient natural selection pressure to develop better eyes, individuals could earn other things like smiley smiles rather than waste energy & time on better eyes.”

Wells Eye Individual Energy Natural Example Cost Waste Benefits Economics Paid Pressure Sufficient Biology Selection Natural Selection Smiley

Author:Richard Dawkins

“There is a golden thread which runs through British history of the individual, standing firm against tyranny and then of the individual participating in his society”

Running Individual Economics Standing British Tyranny Golden Firm Thread Participating British History Stand Firm

Book:Moving Britain Forward: Selected Speeches, 1997-2006

Source: Moving Britain Forward: Selected Speeches, 1997-2006

“We are confronted by the appearance of social institutions unintentionally created, vital for the welfare of society, which are not the result of reasoned planning”

Social Results Economics Institutions Appearance Planning Welfare Social Institutions

Author:Carl Menger

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