First edition of this collection of essays—which Rand, in her introduction, characterizes as “a nonfiction footnote to Atlas Shrugged.” Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Alan Greenspan on the title page. Jacket design by S.A. Summit, Inc. With additional articles by Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, and Robert Hessen. Uncommon signed.

This collection of 26 essays, a comprehensive defense of the only social system consonant with man's requirements as a rational being: laissez-faire capitalism, includes twenty by Ayn Rand as well as three essays by Alan Greenspan, two by Nathaniel Branden, and one by Robert Hessen. "One of the best defenses and explanations of capitalism one is likely to read" (Walter E. Williams).

Alan Greenspan, who served under six presidents as either chairman of the Federal Reserve Board or as adviser, has been described by the New York Times as “one of the more interesting characters in the history of our democracy.” His original 3 essays in this volume include one, “Antitrust,” which never appeared elsewhere in Objectivist literature. It was “based on a paper given at the Antittrust Seminar of the National Association of Business Economists, Cleveland, September 25, 1961.” In this illuminating essay, Greenspan credits Rand for his recognition of the principle that monopolies are created, not by the free market, but by “government subsidies and government restrictions.” 

Fine in a near-fine jacket. First Edition/First printing in archival protection. Book #Bv2355. $750.