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What kind of society isnt structured on greed? The problem of soci

What kind of society isnt structured on greed? The problem of social organization is how to set up an arrangement under which greed will do the least harm; capitalism is that kind of a system. – Milton Friedman

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Universities exist to transmit knowledge and understanding of ideas and values to students not to provide entertainment for spectators or employment for athletes. – Milton Friedman

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Well first of all, tell me, is there some society you know of that doesnt run on greed? You think Russia doesnt run on greed? You think China doesnt run on greed? What is greed? – Milton Friedman

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