Milton Friedman

Jennifer Burns’ biography of Milton Friedman offers a nuanced and engaging exploration of the influential economist’s life, work, and lasting impact on modern economic thought and American conservatism. Drawing from extensive archival sources, the book provides insights into Friedman’s groundbreaking ideas and his collaborations, relationships, and role in shaping a new economic vision. It is a compelling account of a figure often hailed as a defining force of the late twentieth century.