[Thane_Banquo]

?No external force, no coercion, no violation of freedom is necessary to produce cooperation among individuals all of whom can benefit. That is why, as Adam Smith put it, an individual who ?intends only his own gain? is led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention.? - Milton and Rose Friedman

Bump for Milton Friedman, greatest economist of the 20th century.

[SR71A]

Bump for Milton Friedman, greatest economist of the 20th century. (Thane)

Best economist of the 20th century? Bullcrap.. (Norvokov)

Probably a better, or at least equal choice would be Freidrich Hayek, author of The Road to Serfdom

I'll copy that main quote from the web page:

A claim for equality of material position can be met only by a government with totalitarian powers

Adam Smith was the greatest economist of his time, but not for today.