The Tyranny of Control
First aired on Jan 18, 1980
Runtime: 58mins
0%Genres: Documentary
Government planning and detailed control of economic activity lessens productive innovation, and consumer choice. Good, better, best, are replaced by "approved" or "authorized." Friedman shows how "established" industries or methods, seek government protection or subsidization in their attempts to stop or limit product improvements which they don't control. Friedman visits India, Japan and U.S.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Milton Friedman |
Robert McKenzie |
Richard Deason |
Donald Rumsfeld |
Helen Hughes |
Jagdish Bhagwati |
Featured Crew
Milton Friedman | Writer
David Filkin | Director
Bob Chitester | Producer