Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman (1912-2006) was an influential American economist and a leading figure in the Chicago School of Economics. Renowned for his advocacy of free markets and minimal government intervention, Friedman received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976 for his contributions to the fields of consumption analysis, monetary history, and the complexity of stabilization policy. His work emphasized the role of monetary policy in economic stability and the importance of individual freedom in economic decision-making. Friedman was also a prolific writer and public intellectual, known for his popular books and television series, which helped to shape public understanding of economic principles.
Born on Jul 31, 1912 (112 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,918 | $450,000 | 188$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,442 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,615 | $34,000 | 18$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,014 | $1,400,000 | 509$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,138 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Totals | 5 | 171,974,774 | 76,127 | $2,196,000 | 858$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guatemala:
Milton Friedman is known for his essay 'I, Pencil' which illustrates the complexity of modern industrial production.
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Spain:
Milton Friedman is referenced for his ideas on monetary policy and long-term objectives.
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Nepal:
American economist Milton Friedman claimed that free market systems lead to efficiency, innovation, and overall prosperity.
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Argentina:
Milton Friedman visited Augusto Pinochet in Chile in 1975 and influenced the country's economic policies.
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Peru:
Milton Friedman is mentioned as one of the economists who agree on the negative long-term effects of tariffs.
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