Milton Friedman
A controversial and influential defense of classical liberalism, arguing that competitive capitalism is the essential foundation for political freedom and individual self-determination.
Economic freedom serves as an indispensable means toward the achievement of political freedom by dispersing power and providing a check against centralized state control.
The role of government in a free society should be heavily restricted to enforcing contracts, protecting property rights, and managing the monetary framework.
Traditional social welfare programs should be replaced entirely by a flat negative income tax that alleviates poverty without imposing government judgments on individual choices.