The Power of the Market · 1980
The Power of the Market (1980) is a Documentary film directed by Bob Chitester, starring Milton Friedman, Linda Chavez, David Brooks.
Documentary
Overview
Dr. Friedman states, "There is not a single person in the world who can make this pencil." He explains that the creation of even a simple object - like the "lead" pencil - requires the knowledge of many people, lumberjacks, steel manufacturers, miners, etc. These people may not speak the same language, they may not know or like one another, yet the market enables them to combine knowledge and effort to produce wealth.
Cast
Milton Friedman, Linda Chavez, David Brooks, James Galbraith, Steve Allen, Arnold Schwarzenegger
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What is "The Power of the Market" about?
Dr. Friedman states, "There is not a single person in the world who can make this pencil." He explains that the creation of even a simple object - like the "lead" pencil - requires the knowledge of many people, lumberjacks, steel manufacturers, miners, etc. These people may not speak the same language, they may not know or like one another, yet the market enables them to combine knowledge and effort to produce wealth.
When was "The Power of the Market" released?
The Power of the Market was released in 1980.
Who stars in "The Power of the Market"?
The cast includes Milton Friedman, Linda Chavez, David Brooks, James Galbraith.
