“A robber who justified his theft by saying that he really helped his victims, by his spending giving a boost to retail trade, would find few converts; but when this theory is clothed in Keynesian equations and impressive references to the “multiplier effect,” it unfortunately carries more conviction.”
― Anatomy of the State
― Anatomy of the State
“My research shows that improving the quality of education is a cost-free way to raise prosperity. it's cost-free because it reinforces so many of the other things we need to keep the virtuous cycle rolling that, ultimately, the increase in economic benefits far outstrips the cost of the investment. Education brings more people into the comfort zone of higher income, which increases trust, then causes people to demand better government, which further increases the trust, which further reduces inequality, which increases the pool of those who will get a good education.”
― The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity
― The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity
“I think that the Internet is going to be one of the major forces for reducing the role of government.”
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“Rich or poor, living in a trusting society simply makes people happier.”
― The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity
― The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity
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