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Acknowledgments
As always, we are grateful for the intellectual and financial assistance of the Fraser
Institute, especially its President, Niels Veldhuis. Without the assistance and guidance
of both Michael Walker, former Executive Director of the Fraser Institute, and
the late Milton Friedman, this project would never have gotten off the ground.
The members of the Economic Freedom Network again provided valuable support
for this report. Our thanks also go to Kathy Makinen of Florida State University,
Nicolas Cachanosky of Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Joe Connors
of Florida Southern College, who provided us with research assistance. We are grateful
for the hard work of many at the Fraser Institute who help with the project. Also,
thanks to Ian Vasquez at the Cato Institute for his continued support.
Our thanks go also to the Charles Koch Foundation and Searle Freedom Trust for
their support.
James Gwartney, Robert Lawson & Joshua Hall
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