Milton Friedman: A Biography by Lanny Ebenstein (.ePUB)
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Milton Friedman: A Biography by Lanny Ebenstein
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Overview: In Milton Friedman: A Biography, Lanny Ebenstein offers a comprehensive and accessible portrait of one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. This biography traces Friedman’s life, from his humble origins to his rise as a champion of free markets and advisor to world leaders, shaping economic policy across the globe.
Intellectual Legacy
Ebenstein explores Friedman’s groundbreaking work on monetary theory, consumption analysis, and economic freedom. The audiobook covers key milestones, such as his leadership in the Chicago School of Economics, his role in ending the draft, and his bestselling books like Capitalism and Freedom and Free to Choose.
Key Insights
• A behind-the-scenes look at Friedman’s influence on U.S. policy, including his advisory role to Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.
• Exploration of his debates with Keynesian economists and his advocacy for school vouchers, deregulation, and limited government.
• Discussion of the Nobel Prize–winning theories that transformed central banking and inflation control.
Personal & Professional
The audiobook delves into Friedman’s upbringing, marriage to fellow economist Rose Friedman, and his accessible, persuasive communication style that brought economic ideas into the public conversation.
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
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