It is the conviction of many economists that economic liberty is essential to human progress. However, such freedom is often viewed negatively by moralists who tend to regard such liberty as a license to oppress the poor. The conflict between these views has resulted in a great deal of political debate as various factions struggle to implement policies consistent with their different visions ofthe world. Is there a perspective that can reconcile the establishment of economic liberty within the framework of morality?
Paul A. Cleveland, "Economic Liberty," Journal of Markets and Morality 4, no. 2 (Fall 2001): 336-341