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 (113 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,387 | $160,000 | 172$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 40,864 | $450,000 | 407$ |
| Totals | 2 | 54,856,125 | 51,251 | $610,000 | 579$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Argentina:
Milton Friedman is mentioned as one of the mentors whose teachings inspired De Castro's views on exchange rates.
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Hungary:
Milton Friedman is suspected to be the originator of a notable aphorism regarding socialism in the Sahara.
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Peru:
Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize-winning economist.
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Australia:
Hastie's speech critiques the influence of Milton Friedman.
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Liechtenstein:
Milton Friedman was an American economist who advocated for unrestricted drug use and criticized state efforts to combat drug trafficking.
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Italy:
Milei's economic approach is influenced by Milton Friedman.
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Bangladesh:
Milton Friedman proposed the Guitar String Theory of Recessions to explain economic behavior during downturns.
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Switzerland:
Milton Friedman is referenced for his belief that inflation is always a monetary phenomenon.
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Iceland:
Milton Friedman is referenced for his famous quote about free meals, which relates to a recent court ruling in Denmark.
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Switzerland:
Milton Friedman is referenced for his views on inflation being a monetary phenomenon.
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