Capitalism In Small Doses

摘要

The line between political and economic freedom is a fuzzy one. Although theoretically it seems a country could allow for capitalism and remain ruled by a totalitarian government, it is not clear that it is a viable long-term possibility.There are two reasons for this. The first is that there seems to be limits to how successful capitalists can be without freedom. When I visited Cuba a few years ago, they had special Internet rooms in the hotels, but one had to show one's passport to getinto the area. But without access to information, it seems that one's ability to succeed in business is severely attenuated. This goes for travel as well. My business necessitates that I have unrestricted travel, and I have been to every continent, save Antarctica. Traveling with my family also has allowed for a special bonding with many associates in other countries as our families have also become friends. This travel freedom is not possible in many totalitarian countries.