Milton Friedman

Born in 1912
Economics Politics
  • Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize-winning economist and influential public intellectual.

  • He made significant contributions to economics and statistics, particularly in consumption analysis and monetary theory.

  • Friedman was a strong advocate for economic freedom and free market principles.

  • His work had a major impact on economic policies and thinking in the latter half of the 20th century.

  • Friedman's ideas challenged prevailing Keynesian economics and helped shape modern monetary policy.

  • He was known for his ability to communicate complex economic concepts to the general public through books, articles, and television appearances.

  • Friedman's influence extended beyond academia into public policy debates and political discourse.

Books by Milton Friedman