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The Meaning of Limited Government - Then and Now

In 1776, Adam Smith and America’s founders envisioned an economy that allowed individuals to pursue their own material well-being, with minimal government intervention. Today, America’s Republican Party claims to be committed to restoring that laissez-faire ideal, even as they make a mockery of its animating principles.

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Frankel, Jeffrey. “The Meaning of Limited Government - Then and Now.” Project Syndicate, June 18, 2026