Milton Friedman allegedly repeated “You don’t understand, Mr. Friedman, this canal is a jobs program to provide work for as many men as possible.” “Oh, I see.

Milton Friedman allegedly repeated “You don’t understand, Mr. Friedman, this canal is a jobs program to provide work for as many men as possible.” “Oh, I see. I thought you were trying to build a canal. If you really want to create jobs, then by all means give these men spoons, not shovels.”