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“In stark contrast with the views of the Greek philosophers and with those of the rest of western intellectuals to the present day, Chinese Taoist thought always defended individual liberty and laissez-faire while attacking the systematic and coercive use of violence typical of government.”

Quote by Jesus Huerta de Soto

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Jesus Huerta de Soto

Jesus Huerta de Soto is a renowned economist born on December 23, 1956. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of monetary economics and free market theory. more

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