Milton Friedman: A Biography

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2009
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Born the son of immigrant parents, Milton Friedman went on to become a major figure during the resurgence of American conservatism. As an advisor to the Reagan administration and a widely read columnist, he played a vital role in shaping government policy and public opinion while he made headlines for his controversial views. Drawing on the author's unprecedented access to personal archives and to Friedman himself over the past decade, this is the first book to trace his life and development as an economic theorist. With a combination of intimate personal detail and fascinating exploration of economic theory, this is a revealing look at the man regarded by many as a hero of libertarianism and laissez-faire economics.

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Born the son of immigrant parents, Milton Friedman went on to become a major figure during the resurgence of American conservatism. As an advisor to the Reagan administration and a widely read columnist, he played a vital role in shaping government policy and public opinion while he made headlines for his controversial views. Drawing on the author's unprecedented access to personal archives and to Friedman himself over the past decade, this is the first book to trace his life and development as an economic theorist. With a combination of intimate personal detail and fascinating exploration of economic theory, this is a revealing look at the man regarded by many as a hero of libertarianism and laissez-faire economics.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 306
Publisher: Griffin
Published: 06 Mar 2009
ISBN 10: 0230604099
ISBN 13: 9780230604094

Media Reviews

'A worthy homage to Friedman's ideas.' - The Financial Times '[A] rounded, readable portrait of a man whose impact on the lives of millions in the 20th century is measured not by his opponents and enemies, but by the individuals he converted.' - The Chicago Sun-Times 'Quite handy. It marshals lots of material, and to devotees the bibliographical essay at the end may be worth the cover price in itself.' - The Economist 'This biography doesn't skimp on the details of Friedman's life. Well written, thoroughly researched, and easy to read, it successfully explains how Friedman's ideas continue to resonate.' - Library Journal 'A surprisingly readable, succinct portrait of the combative economist.' - Bloomberg News 'Ebenstein covers a lot of material with an engaging, lively style.' - Democracy 'An absorbing book about the life, battles, and some of the ideas of a great economist. Definitely worth reading to help understand the development of an extraordinary individual.' - Gary S. Becker, Nobel Laureate in Economics 'Lanny Ebenstein gives us a careful and illuminating exposition of the life and ideas of Milton Friedman. A genuinely rewarding read.' - George P. Shultz, Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, USA 'A powerful book about the most influential economist since Adam Smith.' - Martin Anderson, former Domestic and Economic Policy Advisor to President Reagan

Author Bio

LANNY EBENSTEIN is the acclaimed author of Friedrich Hayek: A Biography and Hayek's Journey and a professor of Economics and Political Theory at UC Santa Barbara, USA where he is active in local politics.