Movie Description

The Tyranny of Control

(1980)

Overview

Government planning and detailed control of economic activity lessens productive innovation, and consumer choice. Good, better, best, are replaced by "approved" or "authorized." Friedman shows how "established" industries or methods, seek government protection or subsidization in their attempts to stop or limit product improvements which they don't control. Friedman visits India, Japan and U.S.

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Original TitleThe Tyranny of Control

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1980-01-18

Original Language

Runtime 00h 58m

Genres

  • Documentary