Early in their study of the wealth of nations, students of classical political economy discern the ineradicable link between liberty and prosperity. As such, most come to have a deep reverence for the high ideals of the American Founding, which entailed institutions of limited government that induce sustainable economic growth, including inalienable property rights, sound money, and rule of law rather than of men. The Founders were a singularly great, if imperfect, group of men, and collectively an amazing study in moral virtues including courage, integrity, wisdom, perseverance, and selfless humility.
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