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Milton Friedman

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Clearly it is not a sufficient condition.

Milton Friedman

History

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Milton Friedman is saying that political freedom tends to exist only in societies where capitalism is present, meaning capitalism is required for political freedom to emerge. However, having capitalism alone does not guarantee political freedom, as other factors are also needed.

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