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Free to Choose Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 1981 - 0
Episode 1
The Power of the Market
Fri, Jan 5, 1990 60 mins
America's freedom and prosperity derive from the combination of the idea of human liberty in America's Declaration of Independence with the idea of economic freedom in Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. Friedman explains how markets and voluntary exchange organize activity and enable people to improve their lives. He also explains the price system. Friedman visits Hong Kong, U.S. and Scotland. Introduction by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Episode 2
Freedom and Prosperity
Fri, Jan 19, 1990 60 mins
Milton says "Everybody knows what needs to be done. The property that is now in the hands of the state, needs to be gotten into the hands of private people who can use it in accordance with their own interests and values." Eastern Europe has observed the history of free markets in the United States and wants to copy our success. Ironically, we seem unable to turn away from the temptations of socialism despite its long history of bankrupting economies. Introduction by Ronald Reagan.
Episode 3
The Failure of Socialism
Tue, Jul 9, 2019 60 mins
In almost every case, giving individuals the power to choose, to set their own course, will lead to better results than centrally planned activity. That applies to schooling and every other activity in a modern society. Introduction by David Friedman.
Episode 4
Created Equal
Fri, Feb 2, 1990 60 mins
"The society that puts equality before freedom will end up with neither. The society that puts freedom before equality will end up with a great measure of both." The desire to have more, to have what those who are better off have, is a powerful emotion. Friedman points out that the most governments can do is provide all citizens with equal opportunity to use their time and abilities as they best see fit, in pursuit of a better life. Introduction by Steve Allen.