This issue of The Freeman examines the economic and moral consequences of government interference, from farm programs that distort production to antitrust policies that punish success. It explores how innovation emerges from free individuals rather than political decree, and why central planning inevitably breeds inefficiency. Additional essays challenge myths about labor exploitation, highlight the power of voluntary charity, and analyze the cultural roots of liberty. Book reviews consider works on political philosophy, economic history, and the moral foundations of the market order.
