Capitalism and Freedom

Who recommended it

1. 

   Karl Rove American political consultant and policy advisor

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2012 Five Books interview “The best books on Compassionate Conservatism”.

   The best books on Compassionate Conservatism↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 28 Aug 2012 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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