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Release Date:
January 1, 1990
Original Title:
The Power of the Market
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 48
Dr. Friedman states, "There is not a single person in the world who can make this pencil." He explains that the creation of even a simple object - like the "lead" pencil - requires the knowledge of many people, lumberjacks, steel manufacturers, miners, etc. These people may not speak the same language, they may not know or like one another, yet the market enables them to combine knowledge and effort to produce wealth.
Art Direction:
Brad Drumheller
Associate Producer:
Rose Friedman
Director:
Bob Chitester
Eben Wilson
Graham Massey
Editor:
Brad Drumheller
Bob Chitester
Executive Producer:
Bob Chitester
Music:
Ed Farran
Other:
Jane Krahe
Producer:
Bob Chitester
Michael Latham
Production Assistant:
Cindee Behrendt
Patty Hickle
Production Manager:
Tara L. Schupp
Margaret Young
Jackie Warner
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