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Jennifer Burns on Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand

Conversations with Tyler

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Women, Economics, and Power Dynamics

This chapter explores the significant contributions of women to economics during the 1940s and 50s, particularly focusing on Anna Schwartz's challenges in earning her Ph.D. It examines the professional tensions and prejudices in the field, revealing how these dynamics influenced prominent economists and their theories. Additionally, the discussion highlights the contrasts in economic thought influenced by Milton Friedman in Britain compared to the United States.

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