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Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative

Name: Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative
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Book Synopsis: One of The New York Times's 33 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall | Named a most anticipated fall book by the Chicago TribuneThe first full biography of America's most renowned economist.Milton Friedman was, alongside John Maynard Keynes, the most influential economist of the twentieth century. His work was instrumental in the turn toward free markets that defined the 1980s, and his full-throated defenses of capitalism and freedom resonated with audiences around the world. It's no wonder the last decades of the twentieth century have been called “the Age of Friedman”―or that analysts have sought to hold him responsible for both the rising prosperity and the social ills of recent times.In Milton Friedman, the first full biography to employ archival sources, the historian Jennifer Burns tells Friedman’s extraordinary story with the nuance it deserves. She provides lucid and lively context for his groundbreaking work on everything from why dentists earn less than doctors, to the vital importance of the money supply, to inflation and the limits of government planning and stimulus. She traces Friedman’s longstanding collaborations with women, including the economist Anna Schwartz, as well as his complex relationships with powerful figures such as Fed Chair Arthur Burns and Treasury Secretary George Shultz, and his direct interventions in policymaking at the highest levels. Most of all, Burns explores Friedman’s key role in creating a new economic vision and a modern American conservatism. The result is a revelatory biography of America’s first neoliberal―and perhaps its last great conservative.

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Not only does "Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative" provide a comprehensive overview of Friedman's life and work, it also paints a vivid picture of the historical context in which he operated. As you immerse yourself in the pages, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the economic battles that shaped our society. Whether you're a student, a political enthusiast, or someone who simply wants to broaden their knowledge on conservative thought, this book is a valuable resource that will leave you enlightened and inspired.

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