Publisher's Synopsis
""Free Enterprise: The Philosophy of Wendell L. Willkie"" is a book that explores the economic and political philosophy of Wendell L. Willkie, an American lawyer and businessman who ran for President of the United States in 1940. The book is a collection of Willkie's speeches, messages, and other papers that provide insight into his beliefs about free enterprise, individualism, and democracy. The book is organized thematically, with chapters on topics such as the role of government in the economy, the importance of competition, and the need for international trade. Throughout the book, Willkie argues that free enterprise is the key to economic prosperity and individual freedom, and that government intervention in the economy should be limited. The book offers a unique perspective on the economic and political debates of the mid-20th century, and provides valuable insights into the thinking of one of America's most influential business leaders and political figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.