Milton Friedman
Economist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
July 31st, 1912
112 years ago
Died
November 16th, 2006
18 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A leading figure in the field of economics, significant contributions include the development of the theory of monetarism. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago and authored several influential books on economic theory, including 'Capitalism and Freedom'. Played a vital role in policy discussions regarding inflation and monetary policy. Advocated for free-market principles and limited government intervention in the economy.
Won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976
Authored 'A Monetary History of the United States'
Contributed to the development of the Permanent Income Hypothesis
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