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“For society as a whole, nothing comes as a "right" to which we are "entitled." Even bare subsistence has to be produced-and produced at a cost of heavy toil for much of human history. The only way anyone can have a right to something that has to be produced is to force someone else to produce it for him. The more things are provided as rights, the less the recipients have to work and the more others have to carry their load.”

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The Thomas Sowell Reader

This book compiles a selection of Thomas Sowell's writings, offering insights into economics, race, culture, and social policy. Sowell's work is characterized by its analytical rigor and its exploration of the complexities of human behavior and societal structures. more

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Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell is a renowned economist, born on June 30, 1930. His research spans across various fields such as economic policy, race, and social issues, having a profound impact on economics and the social sciences. more

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