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Libertarian Summer Camp Analysis

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Many political and economic ideologies have different outlooks on the role the government should have in our society. More government regulations and oversight do not necessarily provide better quality services and products. Likewise, people who advocate for political freedoms, individualism, and free markets are libertarians. In essence, libertarianism is a set of ideological beliefs that preserve individual freedoms, promotes less government, and economic liberalization (Boaz, 1999). “The Libertarian Summer Camp” podcast by planet money presented an array of opinions suggesting that there should be less government involvement in our lives and daily decisions. The primary two reasons why people advocate for libertarian causes are: preserving

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