October

Deficits Are Not the Only Problem Biill Anderson 587 The amount of government intervention and spending is the critical factor. The Development of Puerto Rico Dennis Bechara 592 A review of the factors for and against progress in Puerto Rico. Canada Damaged by Faulty Theories Kenneth McDonald 605 Some refreshing new alternatives to the interventions that have plagued Canada. The Social Role of Business Ridgway!K. Foley, Jr. 611 Not to pose as moral arbiter but to serve the subjective needs of the populace. The American Idea Ralph Bradford 627 The spiritual, political and economic antecedents of flreedom. Book Reviews: 632 "Back to Basics" by Burton Yale Pines "The Dominion Covenant: Genesis" by Gary North "Productive Christians in an Age of Guilt-Manipulators" by David Chilton "Marketsand Minorities"by Thomas Sowell "The Pursuit of Virtue and Other Tory Notions" by George F Will Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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