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the Freeman VOL. 25, NO.4. APRIL 1975 Occupationa.llicensureUnder Attack Melvin D. Barger 195 A plea for free choice, rather than government control, in hiring skilled help. Modern Soothsayers Bernard H. Siegan 202 The present practice of freedom affords the best hope for the future. The Great Depression Hans F. Sennholz 204 A survey of four distinct phases of the "great depression," with explanations that may help to avert repetition. The Message of Depression Paul L. Poirot 216 stop the monetary manipulation and the waste of scarce resources. Marx, Mises and the InterestDoctrines Dave Osterfeld 220 Whether one sees conflict or harmony of interests under capitalism depends upon his theory of value. Can this Marriage Be Sa.ved? William D. Burt 230 Concerning the principles behind the Constitution and the prospects for preserving our liberty under law. In Search of Freedom Ben MoreeU 237 A businessman's early warning to other businessmen of the effects of interventions and controls.

Book Reviews: 248 "Uplift: What People Themselves Can Do" sponsored by Jaycees Foundation "Anarchy, State, aM Utopia" by Robert Nozick "Everything You Need to Know Now about Gold and Silver" edited by Louis Carabini "Ceremonial Chemistry: The Ritual Persecution of Drugs, Addicts and Pushers" by Thomas Szasz Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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