Theresa May addresses the CBI Conference

The speaker emphasizes the importance of a well-regulated free market economy as a means to spread opportunity and alleviate poverty. They highlight the immense value and potential of open, innovative free market economies when operating under the right rules and regulations. The speaker notes that countries with well-functioning free markets have experienced significant economic, social, and technological advancements. They argue that combining a free and open marketplace with the rule of law, individual freedom, equality, and human rights in a representative democracy leads to longer, more secure lives and the ability for individuals to fulfill their ambitions and contribute to society.

What is the primary benefit of a well-regulated free market economy according to the speaker?

• It increases government control.

• It spreads opportunities and reduces poverty.

• It limits individual freedom.

• It decreases technological advancements.

Why should we not underestimate open, innovative free market economies?

• They operate without any rules.

• They lead to economic, social, and technological advancements.

• They are only beneficial in developed countries.

• They restrict individual freedom.

What combination does the speaker believe leads to great possibilities?

• Free market and government control.

• Free market and rule of law, individual freedom, equality, and human rights.

• Free market and isolationism.

• Free market and reduced human rights.

According to the speaker, what is a result of combining a free market with the rule of law and human rights?

• Decreased social contributions.

• Longer and more secure lives.

• Increased poverty.

• Shorter life spans.

What does the speaker suggest people can do when they have the freedom and means in a free market system?

• Fulfill their ambitions and contribute to society.

• Focus solely on personal gain.

• Avoid community involvement.

• Ignore their potential.