The Montreal Economic Institute is publishing an abridged French translation of a book on the ideas of Milton Friedman, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2012. This booklet aims to make his economic and political thought accessible to the general public. From market liberalization in China to the flat tax in Eastern Europe, from debates over school vouchers to monetary policy, Friedman brilliantly defended ideas that led to the challenging of numerous public policies.

Gloomy predictions about the future of humanity.

The concept of so-called "rights."

Op-ed published exclusively on the Montreal Economic Institute's website.

The maritime blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.

The left, the right, and statism.

Ce document hors série est publié à l’occasion du discours de Steve Forbes à la tribune de l’Institut économique de Montréal en date du 15 février 2011. Il constitue une traduction adaptée de l’épilogue du livre How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are the Best Answer in Today’s Economy de Steve Forbes et d’Elizabeth Ames.

The CSN president and the right movement.

The current financial problems of Ireland.

The book The Myth of the Rational Voter, by Bryan Caplan.