Week of Friday, July 12, 2024

The Triumph of Economic Freedom: How Capitalism Shaped Our Age and Government Regulation Threatens Its Success delivers a sharp reassessment of how free markets have fueled prosperity and how increasing government control may now threaten it. Written by former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and economist Donald J. Boudreaux, this timely book explores seven key events and issues in American history that have shaped modern attitudes toward capitalism and government intervention.

From the Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression to the Great Recession, the authors argue that what many see as failures of capitalism were, in fact, worsened or caused by government policies. They challenge the idea that economic inequality and poverty justify greater government control and instead present a case for how free markets have consistently delivered growth, opportunity, and innovation.

Grounded in historical evidence and presented in an accessible, nonpartisan style, this book invites readers to reconsider widely held beliefs about economic policy. Gramm and Boudreaux provide clear explanations and compelling insights that make complex ideas easy to grasp.

Explore this powerful and thought-provoking book that questions the expanding role of government in the economy. Ideal for readers of economics, history, or public policy, it's a must-read for anyone interested in the future of economic freedom.