FEI Blogpost #1 The Relation between Economic Freedom
and Political Freedom
Factual Question
What is the intimate
connection between economics and politics that Friedman is referring to on page
8, "there is an intimate relationship between economics and politics?
It is widely believed that
politics and economics are separate and largely unconnected; that individual
freedom is a political matter and material welfare an economic problem.
Economic arrangements play a dual role in the promotion of a free society. On
the one hand, freedom in economic arrangements is itself a component of freedom
broadly understood, so economic freedom is an end in itself. In the second
place, economic freedom is also an indispensable means towards the achievement
of political freedom.
Evaluation
On page 9, Friedman writes that The
nineteenth century and early twentieth century in the Western world stand out
as striking exceptions to the general trend of historical development. Political
freedom in the instance clearly came along with the free market and the
development of capitalist institutions.
In the Western world in the
nineteenth and early twentieth century Political freedom did not come as a
guarantee to all. The free market was the cause of oppression and free labor.
The free market was not balanced because cheap or free labor created big
profits. After centuries after being oppressed how can individuals recover and
survive in a society when they are not considered as citizens and are unable to
vote. Although freedom was guaranteed.
Laws restricted them from establishing Political and Economic freedom. Political
freedom was guaranteed to the one gender and one race. Political freedom came
through the civil rights era where people died and fought for their rights
which created opportunities for political freedom. When I think of freedom I
start with this country and when freedom of people of my heritage was a
reality. Economic freedom was a reality but, a person could be kidnapped into
slavery, or could be lynched because of their race. Now this relates to
education because when schools became integrated in many states public schools
closed down and this is when most private schools were created, therefore
schools were still segregated. My grandmother had to attend school in another
state to get an education. Then students of certain races became excluded by
being labeled in the school system and continued to be separated. In today's
society a great education may not be obtained without economic freedom.
Education is the will provide economic freedom. Political freedom is obtained
through economic freedom. This country is restricted by majority voting
democratic or republican. This is determined by economic classes. Republicans
tend to be the wealthy and democrats tend to be the working class and poor.
This shows that people with economic freedom tend vote republican. Oppression
is more political and economical. Laws and rules passed or controlled by people
with economic freedom, and this effects people without economic freedom. Now
the free market in education are charter schools. Students have a choice to
attend the public schools in their respective cities or attend a charter
school. Now public schools have competition. Students should have the freedom
to attend a better school if there school district doesn't offer a good
education. These student may not be able to afford the private schools in their
cities. Charter schools have
matriculated more affluent areas, or in school districts that are doing
well. It is devastating to know that
education is segregated. In the past in was separated by race and presently it
is separated by economics. I believe capitalism caused this destruction. My
first thought is that if tax payers are paying taxed for education, why can
their child not live in that community and go to a school where they are safe
and education is superb. Big markets began place their businesses in suburban
in rural areas. Smaller communities began getting more affluent citizen to live
in those area. Which they can raise taxes and spend more on education. These
business leaving school districts affect money in cities and less money can be
spent on education. The free market and the development of capitalism did more
harm than good.
Interpretive question
On page 18
Friedman writes that it is entirely appropriate that men make sacrifices to
advocate causes in which they deeply believe. Indeed it is important to
preserve freedom only for people who are willing to practice self-denial, for
otherwise freedom degenerates into license and irresponsibility. What is
essential is that the cost of advocating unpopular causes be tolerable and not
prohibitive. Then he states on page 21 that the groups of society that have the
most at stake in the preservation and strengthening of competitive capitalism
are those minority groups which can most easily become the object of the
distrust and enmity of the majority - the Negros, the Jews, the foreign-born,
to mention only the obvious. Yet, Paradoxically enough , the enemies of the
free market - the socialist and communist - have been recruited in the
disproportionate measure from these groups. Why would these groups not consider joining
the other parties because they have been oppressed and not able to achieve
economic and political freedom? When referring to political and economic
freedom is Friedman including these groups. On page 16 Friedman the writes in
order for a man to advocate anything, they must in the first place be able to
earn a living. Finally how will minority group achieve freedom? In the
education system African Americans continue to go to the worst scores and
attend the worst school district. How can the obtained Freidman.
FEI Blogpost #2 The Role of Government in a Free Society
Factual Question
What is unanimity, and what is
Friedman referring to on page 28 when he writes Unanimity is, of course , and
ideal?
unanimity is an agreement by all
people involved. According to vocabulary .com unanimity is "When a group or
a decision is unanimous, it
means that everyone is in total agreement. Just imagine if you let third
graders vote on what to serve at lunch: Pizza and candy would be the unanimous choice!" Friedman
wrote that in the practice, we can afford neither the time nor the effort that
would be required to achieve complete unanimity on every issue. We must
perforce accept something less. We are thus led to accept majority rule in one
form or another as an expedient. On the other hand , if the minority feels strongly
about the issue involved , even a bare majority will not do. There is no true
unanimity rules all parties will not be able to agree. Rules are determined by
the majority.
Evaluative Statement:
From pages 28-32 Friedman writes
about the action through government on the grounds of technical monopoly and
neighborhood effects. On page 28 Freidman writes the role of government just
considered is to do something that the market cannot do for itself. Page 28
reads that monopoly implies the absence of alternatives and thereby inhibits
effective freedom of exchange.
Monopoly is the
exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or
service. On page 28 Friedman writes that
the technical conditions make a monopoly the natural outcome of competitive
market forces, there are only three alternatives that seem available: private
monopoly, public monopoly, or public regulation. If the markets controlled markets controlled by governments
because of technical situations it would be unfair to citizens. It is good that
the government regulates certain markets. Friedman used the example of the post
office. It seems that he think it is unreasonable that they have no
competition. I think government must regulate some businesses because the free
market is profit based and the government is customer based. The government
makes it reasonable for the average person to mail a letter. the price of a
stamp may increase because of inflation, but the free market would raise for
the price for strictly profit. A company would raise the prices and they would
fluctuate like gas prices. Although this make feel as if the government
depriving markets of their economic free, but the technical monopoly protect
the interest of society. Schools are not a monopoly the government regulates
standards, but students can choose the school they want to attend whether
public, private, or charter. Brown vs. The Board of Education granted
integration of schools. This case was the platform for students not to be
denied to attend public schools because of their race. Some say this is the destruction
of the school system because integration over time caused some school systems
to fail. Although taxes are paid towards schools. A monopoly would be
ineffective when it comes to education because if a parent can send their child
to a Jewish school to identify with their religion private schools are
expensive but that is the option of the parent, which they are afforded to give
their a exceptional education. But no school can veer from the educational
standard that students must be taught when they attend various schools. All
schools must teach student a way in which they are prepared to pass state
standardized test. Students should be afforded a fair education, and if parents
are financial status afford them the opportunity to send their child to a
private institution that should be an option available. Markets should not be
able to saturate standardized test because student could have an unfair
advantage. Schools are funded based on scores. Markets could fund schools based
on monetary relationships. Government monopoly can change laws for the rights
of all people. A big market cannot deliver male to an individual because their
sexual orientation.
Interpretive Question:
On page 23
Friedman wrote that unanimity without conformity tends towards ineffectiveness
and fragmentation. On page 24 he states that the basic values can seldom be
resolved at the ballot box. On page 25 he writes that no set of rules can
prevail unless most participants most of the conform to them without external
sanctions. On page 33 Friedman writes that we do not believe in freedom for
madmen or children. How would Friedman suggest unanimity in the educational
system, and resolve is issues outside of using the ballot box, and would solve
the exclusion of individuals because race, sex gender, and sexuality because of
no unanimity?
FEI Blogpost #3: The Role of Government
in Education
Factual Question
What are
the two grounds governmental intervention education can be rationalized into?
On page 1
the author writes the first is the existence of the substantial neighborhood
effects, circumstances under which the action of one individual imposes
significant costs on the on the other individuals for which it's not feasible
to make him compensate them , or yet significant gains to other individuals for
which it is not feasible to make them compensate him-circumstances that make voluntary
exchange impossible. The second is the paternalistic concern for the children and
other irresponsible individuals. Neighborhood effects and paternalistic concern
for children and other irresponsible individuals . Neighborhood effects and paternalism
have very different implications of general education for citizenship and 2. specialized
vocational education. The grounds for government intervention are widely
different in these two area and justify very different types f action.
Evaluative Statement
On page 1
of the article the author wrote that a stable and democratic society is
impossible without a minimum degree of literacy and knowledge on the part of
most citizens and without widespread acceptance of some common set of values.
Education
is an important part of our society. It is essential the key continue to the
advancement of our society. The role of government in education has always been
key to issues in education from making English a common language and
integrating schools. The main issue is that citizen pay taxes to for public
schools to provide the children a great education, but in fact its standard
education. It is also up to the parents, sacrifices have to be made for your
child to succeed. If a child is to succeed in sports they would play in
different leagues outside of school to improve their performance standards.
Parents are willing to make sacrifices for extracurricular activities, but not
for the Childs education. Parent need to also be more involved in schools. When
I attended a inner city school for few parents were involved in the PTA, and
student booster clubs. When I attended a suburban school to many parents
volunteered. This shows that parent care about their child education because
they are not only volunteering at the school, but also studying with their
child at home. Students who parents are not involved would not even complete
their homework. This behavior would continue if parents with this attitude
receive vouchers to attend a better school. If they are not putting in the
effort to help their child be successful, the child will no matter what school
they attend. Teachers deal with a lot and their salaries are consistent with
the constant requirements that the government is implementing. Some teachers
maybe cynical because they really want to teach but standardized test forces
them to teach for students to pass the test. I think the structure of the
education system has failed and they are not honest and show to much compassion
when it comes to educational needs of the student. Have a trade will almost
guarantee a student a job to provide for himself upon graduation. Realistically
all student are not college or military bound. They leave high school confused,
then live an unproductive life which as not a benefit to society. Schools have
failed these students. When students show interest in a vocational skill the
school should assist the student on receiving such a trade. The government,
school systems, and teachers are always blamed for the low performance of
students. The parents of the student are never evaluated. When parents are more
accountable for their Childs education, schools performing low will improve.
Interpretive Question
On page 1 the author states that the role of the
activities of the government are mostly limited to schooling. But as the
Question of what kind of governmental action is justified by particular
neighborhood affects. But he also stated that it would be highly desirable to
impose the cost directly to parents. Government involvement s a necessary part
in public education, and parents doesn't like the public education they
relocate or send their child to a private school. With government involvement
standard for special need students, and students of different races attending
school together. Is educatio
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