Adventure Capitalism
A History of Libertarian Exit, from the Era of Decolonization to the Digital Age
Raymond Craib
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In addition to exhaustive research, the author conducted lengthy interviews with a main subject of the book, Michael Oliver.
“Libertarian exit” is a way wealthy people leave their countries to escape society, regulations and taxes—in the hope of gaining freedom and proving that the free market is the most efficient economy. It’s a plan focused on buying property and achieving individual sovereignty. Many wealthy people have tried to establish their own kingdoms throughout history. But Adventure Capitalism identifies a very particular form of exit.
Increased relevance with the recent spectacles of billionaire space exploration and the idea of human settlements on the moon or Mars.