Milton Friedman: A Biography - Rilegato

Ebenstein, Lanny

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ISBN 10: 1403976279 ISBN 13: 9781403976277

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

Riassunto

A chronicle of the life and work of the influential economist and columnist traces his humble origins as a son of immigrant parents, his achievements as an advisor to the Reagan administration, and his contributions as a supporter of libertarianism and laissez-faire economics. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

'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

'A powerful book about the most influential economist since Adam Smith.'
- Martin Anderson, former advisor to Presidents Nixon and Reagan

'Well written, thoroughly researched, and easy to read, it successfully explains how Friedman's ideas continue to resonate.' - Richard Drezen, Washington Post/NYC Bureau, New York

'Ebenstein gives a clear picture of the man, and his very readable book is a success.' - The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street

L'autore:

Lanny Ebenstein is the author or co-author of eight books in the history of economic and political thought, including Friedrich Hayek: A Biography, Hayek's Journey: The Mind of Friedrich Hayek, and, with his late father, William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: Plato to the Present. Ebenstein received his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He resides in Santa Barbara, California.

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• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1403976279
• ISBN 13: 9781403976277
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 286