EPISODE 2558

Ep. 385 There’s No Such Thing as Equality of Opportunity, and Thank Goodness

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We hear a lot of talk about “equality of opportunity.” But is there or could there be such a thing? This apparently benign idea, if taken seriously, would yield innumerable horrors, argues George Reisman in today’s episode.

About the Guest

George Reisman is professor emeritus of economics at Pepperdine University. He received his Ph.D. under the direction of Ludwig von Mises. He is the author of numerous books, most importantly his major treatise Capitalism.

Essay Discussed

Freedom of Opportunity Not Equality of Opportunity, by George Reisman

Other Works Mentioned

The Benevolent Nature of Capitalism and Other Essays, by George Reisman
Capitalism, by George Reisman

Guest’s Twitter

@GGReisman

Guest’s Website

Capitalism.net

Previous Appearances

Ep. 286 Who Creates Jobs? (George Reisman)
Ep. 40 Will Robots Take Our Jobs? (George Reisman)

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