“If all properly economic problems were solved once for all . . . the social struggle and strife would . . . [not necessarily] be reduced in amount or intensity . . . in the absence of some moral revolution which could by no means be assumed to follow in consequence of this change itself.”
Quote by Frank Knight
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Freedom and reform: essays in economics and social philosophy
Freedom and reform: essays in economics and social philosophy is a scholarly compilation that examines the intricate relationship between economic principles and social philosophical ideas. The essays within this volume cover a range of topics, including the role of freedom in economic systems, the impact of reform on society, and the philosophical underpinnings of both concepts. more
Author
Frank Knight
Frank Knight was an American economist born on November 7, 1885, and died on April 15, 1972. He is renowned for his contributions to the theory of risk and uncertainty in economics. more
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