Free To Choose Network

01/06/2025

75 billion transistors on a single chip—all because entrepreneurs like Jack Kilby were free to dream, innovate, and compete.

This National Technology Day, Johan Norberg shows how Silicon Valley got its name and why free markets are the ultimate laboratory for human progress.

What tiny invention made out of sand operates the entire modern world? From toys to intercontinental rockets, it’s found in the mundane and the cutting edge...

01/03/2025

Why did America's founders create a republic with constitutional protections instead of a pure democracy?

Watch as Johan Norberg explains how centuries of struggle against absolute power shaped our modern understanding of democratic systems—an essential lesson in liberty.

Democracy is complicated. Many take it as obviously good while others warn of its dangers. Is it the will of the people, we ask, or a tyranny of the majority...

01/01/2025

The greatest gift we can give ourselves in 2025 isn't a government program or a new regulation—it's the freedom to chart our own course.

Uncertainty isn't a bug in the system; it's a feature. No central planner can predict the millions of individual decisions that will shape the coming year. But that's exactly why free markets work: they harness our collective wisdom to adapt to whatever challenges arise.

This year, let's resolve to take more responsibility for our own futures rather than demanding control over others'. After all, prosperity isn't built by grand plans from above—it's built one individual choice at a time.

Happy New Year from Free To Choose Network!

12/31/2024

Every decision you make is a vote cast in the marketplace.

On , consider how millions of individual decisions—to build, to buy, to innovate, to invest—create the intricate dance of free enterprise that powers human progress.

It’s through these choices that real change happens.

So, what will you decide today?

12/26/2024

As the end of the year approaches, consider supporting our mission of promoting economic freedom and individual liberty.

Your tax-deductible gift to Free To Choose Network helps spread these important ideas through our educational efforts.

Make a difference before December 31—and lower your tax bill while you’re at it! It’s a win for you and for freedom. https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/donate/

12/25/2024

This Christmas, we're grateful for the countless entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers who bring joy to others through their work—not just during the holidays but all year round.

From artisans crafting handmade gifts to delivery drivers ensuring packages arrive on time, the spirit of serving others makes both Christmas and capitalism beautiful.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Free To Choose Network!

12/19/2024

Today’s podcast is titled, “Consumer Behavior.”

Recorded in 1995, Nobel laureates in Economics, Professor Ronald Coase (1991) and Professor Gary Becker (1992), both from the University of Chicago, discuss the strengths and limitations of utility theory in explaining consumer behavior and broader social phenomena.

Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast. https://blog.freetochoosenetwork.org/podcast/episode-233-consumer-behavior-podcast/

12/13/2024

From growing up in Harlem to becoming one of the most influential economists of our time, Thomas Sowell’s journey is an inspiring story of resilience and intellectual power.

In 'Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World,' follow his journey from humble beginnings to challenging some of the most entrenched ideas in society.

His work shows us how anyone, regardless of background, can rise through education, freedom, and perseverance.

Watch now and discover how his ideas continue to shape the world today. https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/programs/thomas_sowell/

12/12/2024

Capitalism isn't just an economic system—understanding it can be your entrepreneurial superpower. When you truly understand market forces, every challenge becomes an opportunity.

Sign up for our email list and get access to insights that can help you thrive in a competitive world. Learn how free markets and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/capitalism/

12/11/2024

"Are you contributing more than you consume?"

This simple question from Elon Musk challenges what we think we know about business success. While many entrepreneurs obsess over market share and beating competitors, the most innovative leaders focus on something entirely different: creating new value.

In our latest blog post, we explore Musk's counterintuitive advice for young entrepreneurs and why focusing on value creation rather than value capture might be the key to sustainable business success.

Watch the full interview and learn why growing the pie beats fighting for a bigger slice. https://blog.freetochoosenetwork.org/2024/12/the-growth-mindset-why-successful-entrepreneurs-focus-on-creating-value-not-capturing-it/

12/10/2024

At the heart of human rights is the right to choose—how we live, what we value, and how we pursue happiness.

This , we celebrate the fundamental freedom to make choices about our own lives.

As Milton Friedman taught us in Free To Choose, the ability to make decisions without government interference is key to personal dignity and social progress.

Let's defend the right to choose because freedom is the foundation of all human rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PntXDxC9Bw

12/06/2024

"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." - Benjamin Franklin

12/05/2024

Today’s podcast is titled, “Preferences, Self-interest, and Subtle Choices.”

Recorded in 1993, Nobel Prize winning economist Dr. Gary Becker and Aaron Wildavsky, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at UC Berkeley, discuss the ways in which preferences and self-interest influence our decisions.

Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast. https://blog.freetochoosenetwork.org/podcast/episode-232-preferences-self-interest-and-subtle-choices-podcast/

12/04/2024

This Giving Tuesday, instead of simply giving, how about investing—not in material goods, but in the power of ideas?

At Free To Choose Network, we believe that the most transformative gift you can give is knowledge.

Our work spreads the ideas of freedom, individual choice, and economic empowerment to people around the world, helping them build better futures.

Join us in advancing Milton Friedman’s legacy and invest in ideas that change lives. https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/donate/

12/01/2024

Four years ago today, the world lost Walter Williams, a brilliant economist, educator, and champion of individual liberty whose courage and clarity of thought helped reshape how we think about poverty, race, and freedom in America.

Through our documentary "Suffer No Fools," Dr. Williams shared his profound insights on economic freedom and personal responsibility as essential paths to human flourishing. His fearless pursuit of truth, even when it challenged conventional wisdom, continues to inspire and educate new generations.

Dr. Williams' legacy lives on through his writings, his students, and his unwavering dedication to human dignity and economic liberty. We remain honored to have helped share his story and ideas with the world. https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/programs/suffer_no_fools/

11/28/2024

On this day of gratitude, let’s remember how free markets help bring abundance to our tables.

From farmers and innovators to entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s freedom of choice and economic liberty that allow us to enjoy the bounty we have today.

Thanksgiving is about more than food—it’s about celebrating the opportunities that freedom provides.

11/21/2024

Today’s podcast is titled, “Money.”

Recorded in 1992, Daniel Gressel, PhD, Economics, University of Chicago, Milton Friedman, 1976 Nobel laureate in Economics, and Robert Hall, PhD, Economics, Stanford University, discuss money, inflation, and monetary policy.

Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast. https://blog.freetochoosenetwork.org/podcast/episode-231-money-podcast/