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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Labor unions are referred to as ______.

2. Another threat for Friedman to the preservation and expansion of freedom is:

3. What does FEPC stand for?

4. What is one argument Friedman gives for public housing?

5. Which type of monopoly does Friedman believe is least bad?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think people should be forced to participate in social security?

2. Do you think doctors should be required to obtain a license?

3. What does Friedman say about public housing as a form of social welfare?

4. According to Friedman, is there any justification for government intervention when it comes to distributing wealth?

5. What does Friedman assert that capitalism has done for inequalities?

6. What is Friedman's recommendation regarding an income tax?

7. Why does Friedman reject "right to work" laws?

8. If people were given cash instead of subsidies like food stamps, how might they would use it to get themselves out of poverty, and how might it be wasted?

9. What does Friedman believe are the effects of minimum wage laws?

10. What are two problems with monopolies for the liberal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friedman articulates that economic freedom is necessary for political freedom. Analyze the factors necessary for economic freedom to occur and explain where government intervention is appropriate.

Essay Topic 2

Milton Friedman (1912--2006) was a Nobel Laureate economist, who not only made important theoretical contributions but also was deeply influential across the world in policy. He was a prominent figure in the conservative and libertarian movements of the late 20th century and promoted classical liberal ideas in his many popular works, including not only books but also videos, lectures, and magazine columns. Friedman published "Capitalism and Freedom" in 1962 and the book has sold half a million copies since. Write an informational essay on Friedman including his early life, academics, Nobel Prize, famous ideas, published works, and lasting impacts.

Essay Topic 3

According to the author, government does have a role in a free society. Analyze Friedman's view of the appropriate role of government.

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