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Socialism’s failure to protect political and economic freedoms has repeatedly led to some of humanity’s worst catastrophes. North Korea’s socialism is an illustrative example of the effects of state control. History shows us that political and economic freedom is the foundation for enduringly successful nations.
To learn more, read “Political Freedom and Human Prosperity,” by Larry Diamond. Available here: hoover.org/research/political-freedom-and-human-prosperity.
Listen to “Democracy and Authoritarianism,” with Larry Diamond and Elizabeth Economy. Available here: hoover.org/research/democracy-and-authoritarianism.
Read “Honor the World’s Hopes,” by Larry Diamond. Available here: hoover.org/research/honor-worlds-hopes.
Watch “Larry Diamond on Promoting Liberty and Free Societies” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/larry-diamond-promoting-liberty-and-free-societies/video.
Read “How to Save Democracy,” by Larry Diamond. Available here:
hoover.org/research/how-save-democracy.
Listen to “Retreating from Democracy,” with Larry Diamond via World Class. Available here:
soundcloud.com/fsistanford/retreating-from-democracy-with-larry-diamond.
To learn more about socialism and free-market capitalism, click here: hoover.org/publications/socialism-and-free-market-capitalism-prosperity-project.
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Socialism’s failure to protect political and economic freedoms has repeatedly led to some of humanity’s worst catastrophes. North Korea’s socialism is an illustrative example of the effects of state control. History shows us that political and economic freedom is the foundation for enduringly successful nations.
To learn more, read “Political Freedom and Human Prosperity,” by Larry Diamond. Available here: hoover.org/research/political-freedom-and-human-prosperity.
Listen to “Democracy and Authoritarianism,” with Larry Diamond and Elizabeth Economy. Available here: hoover.org/research/democracy-and-authoritarianism.
Read “Honor the World’s Hopes,” by Larry Diamond. Available here: hoover.org/research/honor-worlds-hopes.
Watch “Larry Diamond on Promoting Liberty and Free Societies” on PolicyEd. Available here: policyed.org/policy-briefs/larry-diamond-promoting-liberty-and-free-societies/video.
Read “How to Save Democracy,” by Larry Diamond. Available here:
hoover.org/research/how-save-democracy.
Listen to “Retreating from Democracy,” with Larry Diamond via World Class. Available here:
soundcloud.com/fsistanford/retreating-from-democracy-with-larry-diamond.
To learn more about socialism and free-market capitalism, click here: hoover.org/publications/socialism-and-free-market-capitalism-prosperity-project.
- Subscribe to PolicyEd’s YouTube channel: bit.ly/PolicyEdSub.
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