#1086

Mentioned in 22 episodes

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a personal statement

Book • 1980

In this book, Milton and Rose Friedman argue that free-market principles are more effective than government intervention in achieving economic prosperity and personal freedom.

They critique the explosion of laws, regulations, agencies, and spending in Washington, highlighting how these have eroded freedom and undermined affluence.

The book provides examples of how free markets have succeeded in various historical contexts, such as Hong Kong and the United States before the Great Depression, and contrasts these with the failures of centralized planning in countries like India.

The authors also propose remedies for various economic and social issues, including education, inflation, and consumer protection, advocating for a minimalist economic policy and greater personal freedom.

Mentioned by

Brian Armstrong

Oren Cass

Marc Andreessen

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Tom Bilyeu

Laine Catherine Levinson

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Brian Armstrong

as a book promoting libertarian views on the global macro environment.

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Mentioned as a bestselling book and PBS special that promoted free market ideas.

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What Makes Us Free?

Mentioned by

Oren Cass

when discussing the economic ideas that influenced American society and the belief that free markets would automatically lead to positive outcomes.

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Oren Cass: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reversing the Foreign Policy That Doomed America’s Economy

Mentioned by

Ajay Shah

as a book that influenced his father's thinking.

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Ep 402: Ajay Shah Brings the Dreams of the 20th Century

Mentioned by Stephen Dubner, who references Milton Friedman borrowing Leonard Reed's parable.

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An Economics Lesson from a Talking Pencil (Update)

Mentioned by

Marc Andreessen

in his book recommendations.

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120 - Marc Andreessen & Chris Dixon of a16z | Reinventing the Internet

Erwähnt von

Daniel Stelter

als Quelle für die Idee der negativen Einkommensteuer.

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Recommended by

Arnold Schwarzenegger

for its insights on the private sector's role in problem-solving.

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Mentioned when Martin Armstrong stated that he knew Milton Friedman and had interesting conversations about money.

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Episode #224 - Martin Armstrong and Can Trump Avoid the War That's Coming

Mentioned by

Glory Liu

in relation to their interpretation of Adam Smith's work.

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Revisiting the "father of capitalism"

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

when discussing government spending and its impact on taxation.

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Should Billionaires Exist? The Brutal Truth About Money Printing, Inflation & the Rigged System | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive

Mentioned by

Laine Catherine Levinson

as a book written by

Milton Friedman

, which led to a PBS special of the same name.

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Capitalism: What Makes Us Free? (2021)

Recommended by

John Cochrane

as an easy introduction to economics.

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OK Boomers: Victor Davis Hanson, Pagers, Zelenskyy, and the Fellows “Talkin’ ‘Bout Their Generation” | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution

Mentioned by

John Mackey

as a book he read that influenced his views on capitalism.

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From $0 To $13 Billion: How John Mackey Built and Sold Whole Foods Market

Mentioned by

Dave Weisberger

in reference to inflation always being a monetary phenomena.

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Wall Street Panic As Bitcoin Holds Strong - Bottom Confirmed? | Macro Monday

Mentioned by John Cochrane as a potential follow-up, indicating its influence and relevance in economic discourse.

15 snips

Gliding Through Life: John Cochrane on the Making of an Economist | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution

Mentioned by

Andrew Spencer

in the context of discussing the role of government regulation in addressing environmental issues.

15 snips

The Environmental Stewardship Interview

Recommended by

Patrick Boyle

when discussing minimal government intervention in markets and environmental taxes.

11 snips

Swamped by Rules! - Which Ones Should Go?

Mentioned by

Nick Gillespie

alongside Milton Friedman's work on free market principles.

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Mentioned by

Glory Liu

in relation to the Chicago School's interpretation of Adam Smith's "invisible hand."

Revisiting the "father of capitalism"

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