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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 7.33 | 0.14% | +0% | 38,137 | 54 | $6,900 | 10$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 36,157 | $450,000 | 360$ |
| Italy | 2 | 6.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 45,256 | $2,000,000 | 1,497$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.15% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 3,124 | $56,000 | 84$ |
| Iceland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 341,243 | 278 | $24,000 | 20$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,438 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,143 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,132 | $530,000 | 217$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 519,972 | $2,900,000 | 1,093$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 56,395 | $340,000 | 197$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,124 | $210,000 | 93$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,104 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 19 | 1,653,348,859 | 696,771 | $7,359,000 | 4,101$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Dominican Republic:
Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize-winning economist whose ideas on free trade were shared by Musk.
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Italy:
Milton Friedman explained how and why barrier-free trade is essential for efficient production.
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Iceland:
Milton Friedman was referenced by Musk in a video explaining the benefits of free trade.
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Liechtenstein:
Milton Friedman is referenced in a video shared by Musk advocating for free trade.
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New Zealand:
Musk re-posted a video of Friedman illustrating the complexity of global supply chains.
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India:
Musk posted a pointed video of free-market icon Milton Friedman to X.
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Liechtenstein:
Elon Musk referenced the late economist Milton Friedman to highlight the benefits of international trade cooperation.
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Italy:
Milton Friedman is referenced for his views on trade and economic policy.
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Slovenia:
Milton Friedman is referenced in a video illustrating the complexities of global trade.
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Slovenia:
Milton Friedman advocates for the benefits of international trade cooperation in a video shared by Musk.
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