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.