Milton Friedman by Jennifer Burns

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. He was one of the most consequential and controversial thinkers of the 20th century. Milton Friedman’s ideas on capitalism, inflation, and freedom reshaped the global economy and fueled the modern conservative movement. But how can you understand the full scope of his life and influence without wading through a dense, 500-page biography? Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from Jennifer Burns’s definitive book, Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Journey from his immigrant upbringing to the halls of the University of Chicago, where he forged the economic theories that challenged the Keynesian consensus. Understand the intellectual battles that defined his career, his complex role as a public intellectual, and his surprising influence on policies from the volunteer military to the Earned Income Tax Credit. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. Explore his key concepts, including monetarism, the Phillips curve, and the "permanent income hypothesis," and see how they played out on the world stage from Nixon's White House to Thatcher's Britain and Pinochet's Chile. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, providing a clear and concise analysis of a man whose ideas still dominate our political and economic debates today. Duration - 26m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Aria E. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English