Milton Friedman, The Chicago School, and The Government’s Incentive To Promote Economic Growth

Oct 19, 2023

Explore the controversies surrounding Milton Friedman and the economics department at the University of Chicago. Discover the process of hiring economists and the contrasting opinions on different candidates. Dive into archival research for economic history and the influence of faculty members. Uncover the historical connection between economic growth, military strength, and government incentives. Reflect on the impact of government incentives on economic growth and technological development, including the influence of Milton Friedman on the Chicago school of economics.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

David Mitch and The University of Chicago

01:45 • 8min

Economics Department Hiring Process

09:23 • 15min

Archival Research and the Influence of a Faculty Member

24:00 • 2min

Economic Growth and Military Incentives

25:46 • 5min

Government incentives and the impact on economic growth and technological development

31:09 • 3min