The public has been sold a bill of goods about the free market being a panacea for mankind.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that people have been led to believe the free market is a perfect solution to all problems, but this is not true. The free market is not a magical fix for everything, and people have been deceived into thinking it is.
About Tom Scholz
Tom Scholz is the founder, main songwriter, and only remaining original member of the rock band Boston. He is an MIT-trained engineer who designed and built his own recording studio and holds several patents related to his work in music production and electronics. In recent years, he has dedicated much of his money and time to charitable work.
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