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I, Pencil

Leonard, Read

Nov 1, 1958

CSE 1.11 Production of goods and services people value, not just jobs, provides the source of high living standards.

🌟 Ever wondered how something as simple as a pencil can teach us about the power of cooperation and freedom? ​ 🌍✏️


"I, Pencil" by Leonard E. Read is a fascinating story that reveals the invisible network of millions of people working together — without a master plan — to create everyday items we often take for granted. ​ From loggers in Oregon to miners in Ceylon, this tale shows how free markets inspire collaboration and innovation across the globe. ​


🎧 Listen to the audio (16:50 minutes) and discover the miracle of human creativity and the foundation of modern living standards. ​ It's a lesson in wonder, freedom, and the incredible potential of cooperation. ​


👉 Download here: https://fee.org/ebooks/i-pencil/downloads/ ​


#IPencil #FreeMarkets #Cooperation #Innovation #EconomicFreedom #CSE #FEE

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