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I am opposed to all forms of control; I am for an absolute laissez faire, free, unregulated economy. I am for the separation of the state and economics, just as we had separation of state and church, which led to peaceful coexistence among different religions...so the same applies to economics. If you separate the government from economics, if you do not regulate production and trade, you will have peaceful cooperation, and harmony and justice among men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote advocates for a free economy without government regulation, equating it to the separation of church and state that fosters peace among religions.
Ayn Rand argues for a completely unregulated economy, where government intervention is absent. She believes that just as the separation of church and state promotes peaceful coexistence among various religions, so too would a lack of governmental control over economics foster cooperation, harmony, and justice in society. By restraining government's influence on trade and production, Rand envisions a society where individuals can thrive and coexist without conflict.
Themes
Laissez FaireEconomyGovernmentFreedomCooperationPeace
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on economic policy, one could quote Rand to argue against government regulations.
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