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The Wealth of the People: The Wealth of the State

An Inquiry into the Relationship between

Wealth, Freedom, and Life

By

Fernando Urias

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Table of Contents:

Introduction

The Non-Aggression Agreement

The Social Contract

The Rule of the State

The Citizen's Charter

Rule by Written Law

Democracy

No Taxation without Representation

Useful, Supervised, and Limited Government Spending

Separation of Powers

Low Taxation

Low Regulation

Limited Terms in Public Office

Trial by Jury

Common Law

A Constitution

A Bill of Rights

Limited Powers to Make War

Limitation to Enter the Market

A Referendum Process

An Initiative Process

The Mission of the State

Other Functions of the State

The Vision of the State

Final Notes on Book Five

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