In the article, "The Role of Government in a Free Society", Milton Friedman addresses a number of issues related to what he feels is the proper role of government in a free society. Answer the three questions posed at the end of the reading. In addition, offer your opinion regarding how Friedman might view the response of governments to the Covid pandemic, given what he feels is the proper role of government in a free society.

READING QUESTIONS I. Identify the basic roles of government in a free society. Explain why there is a need for gov-emment to play these roles. What are the basic economic areas where it is difficult to decide the appropriate activities of government? II. Friedman sees a role for government in areas where essential things cannot be accomplished by the market itself. Does he see any role for government in things that might conceivably be accomplished through the market? Why or why not? Discuss in detail. III. What is meant by paternalism? Discuss whether or not Friedman accepts it as a potential rationale for government activity. How can government decide the appropriate amount and degree of paternalism?