The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey

An Educational Publication of Small Business Hawaii

This book was written by Ken Scholland with commentaries by him and Janette Eldridge.

Website: http://www.jonathangullible.com/

E-mail: schoollak001@hawaii.rr.com

Summary

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible tells the story of a boy who becomes shipwrecked on an unfamiliar island after being swept out to sea in a storm. Having previously lived in a relatively free society, in this new strange land he experiences culture shock as he learns learns of bewildering laws and traditions of the islands inhabitants. The story highlights the absurdities of the laws, the controls imposed on people’s lives, and the economic drawbacks of these laws.

The laws highlighted are recognizable as common to many countries throughout the world. As the story unfolds, the part individuals in society play in political decision-making and personal responsibility is introduced for discussion.