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WHY FEEL EMBARRASSED BY BUSINESS?
Every American benefits every day from the phenomenal productivity of the free market, so why do so many peop... read full description

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Nov 01, 2011
Michelle rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This had promising features but was overall an uneven effort. The book as a whole was a little incoherent. It seemed to me there were many places to discuss the ethics of free economic choice, but Medved oddly leaves it until the "government is more fair and reliable than business" myth chapter. The worst problems were with his chapter on "big business is bad, small business is good" myth chapter. He didn't really seem to know what he wanted to say. Instead he sort of en More...
Nov 29, 2010
Jason rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The title probably doesn't appeal to a lot of casual readers but they're missing an eye opening book about why the death of capitalism has been greatly exaggerated...and rightly so. [return][return]These days we often hear (mostly from the government) how evil business is and how government has the solutions. Mr. Medved does a good job of discounting both of these statements. His arguments are well thought out and he gives great examples. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's int More...
Aug 06, 2010
jp rated it: 4 of 5 stars
It will change the way you veiw big business. Michael Medved uses straight forward facts to unravel some common misconceptions about big business. If you like his radio show you will love this book.
Dec 09, 2010
Dan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The book made all the arguments that I thought about but could not articulate.
Apr 12, 2011
April rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I continue to be confused by Medved's inability to transfer his genius to his writing. He's infinitely more gifted on radio. There were a few good points in the book.
Dec 27, 2011
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