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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. What does Friedman believe makes registration easier?
2. How many problems with monopolies does Friedman describe?
3. Which group does Friedman believe to be contradictory in their views on free speech and fair employment laws?
4. What type of society does Friedman believe is least materialistic?
5. Friedman claims there is no connection between equal treatment and what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Do you think people should be forced to participate in social security?
2. In Chapter 13, Friedman summarizes his examples. Which do you disagree with?
3. What does Friedman believe are the effects of minimum wage laws?
4. 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?
5. Do you agree or disagree with Friedman's flat tax proposal?
6. What is occupational licensure?
7. According to Friedman, is there any justification for government intervention when it comes to distributing wealth?
8. What are the three primary forms of monopoly?
9. Why does Friedman reject "right to work" laws?
10. Why is Friedman against fair employment laws?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Friedman published "Capitalism and Freedom" in 1962. It is one of Friedman's attempts to spread free-market ideas to the public at large. The book advocates a number of free-market proposals, many of which, such as floating exchange rates and flat taxes, are implemented across the world today and seem commonplace. However, many of his more radical ideas remain controversial, such as school vouchers, or are totally ignored, like ending occupational licensure. In an essay, examine the historical context of Friedman's work and analyze the major movements of the time that may have influenced his views.
Essay Topic 2
Friedman advocates for the end of the progressive income tax in favor of a flat tax. Why is he against the progressive income tax? What are the benefits to a flat tax? In an essay, analyze Friedman's claims on the progressive income tax.
Essay Topic 3
After describing the current international trade situation regarding government regulation of exchange rates and the price of gold, Friedman goes on to explain his free market solution. What is Friedman's solution? What are the positives and negatives with it? In your opinion, do you think it would work?
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