I can’t find any examples of free market-libertarian systems working. How are we supposed to know that making government very small and nearly powerless is supposed to work? Looking through history and much of the world I do find many mixed economies. Which country comes closest to practicing free market principles?
The United States of America from 1776 to 1930.
After that they started a progressive march toward socialism.

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The United States of America from 1776 to 1930.
After that they started a progressive march toward socialism.
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I would say Somalia, but it stopped being a free market around 2005.
And no, it was not all that chaotic, with the exception of what was caused by governmental interference.
Other than that though:
http://fringeelements.ning.com/page/the-wall
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Somalia. No regulation, complete freedom in markets.
Its awesome for the people at the top.
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