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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Atlas Shrugged

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Cycle of Control and Demand in Economic Theory

This chapter explores economic theories from thinkers like Hayek, emphasizing the negative impact of government control on growth and individual aspirations. It examines the self-interest motivations in public and private sectors, revealing the tension between increasing demand and dwindling resources, and critiques the idealized roles of government.

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