Milton Friedman

31 July 1912 – 16 November 2006

Milton Friedman was an American economist and a leading figure of the Chicago school of economics who championed free markets and monetarism. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976 and profoundly influenced economic policy in the late 20th century.

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Born in Brooklyn, New York
31 July 1912

Born to Jewish immigrants from Hungary.

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Studied at Rutgers and the University of Chicago
1928 – 1933

Earned his bachelor's degree at Rutgers and a master's in economics at Chicago.

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Married Rose Director
25 June 1938

Married fellow economist Rose Director, a lifelong intellectual partner.

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Joined the University of Chicago faculty
1946

Became a central figure of the Chicago school of economics.

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Published 'Capitalism and Freedom'
1962

An influential book arguing for free-market capitalism and limited government.

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Awarded Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
1976

Recognized for his work on consumption analysis, monetary history, and stabilization policy.

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Presented the 'Free to Choose' television series
1980

A popular PBS series and companion book advocating free-market economics.

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Died in San Francisco, California
16 November 2006

Died of heart failure at age 94.

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