A Maverick's Defense of Freedom: Selected Writings and Speeches of Benjamin A. Rogge

Benjamin A. Rogge's passion for spreading free-market ideas at a time when such views were scorned put him at odds with most of his fellow professors of economics. His great charm and civility, however, made it a battle of ideas rather than a hostile clash between people. He excelled at using respectful explication, softened with humor and relevant examples, to win over his audience. A gifted speaker and writer, Rogge had the ability to present complex economic topics in straightforward lan...