Nicholas Wapshott

Nicholas Wapshott, a journalist and author known for his works on key economists, dives deep into the intellectual rivalry between Milton Friedman and Paul Samuelson. He examines their differing take on Keynesianism and how their friendly yet fierce competition shaped economic thought. Wapshott discusses Friedman's revolutionary ideas on monetary policy and individual freedom, while also addressing the unintended consequences of economic policies like rent control. Their legacies continue to spark debates on government intervention versus market regulation.