{"title":"Milton Friedman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Milton Friedman, a renowned economist whose profound insights have left a lasting imprint on economic thought. Friedman's influential writings continue to educate and inspire readers interested in History \u0026amp; Military, Education \u0026amp; Reference, and Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the depths of American economic history with \u003cem\u003eA Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Anna J. Schwartz. This pivotal book offers a detailed analysis of monetary policy's role in the economy throughout significant periods in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCapitalism and Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e, discover Friedman's powerful arguments for economic liberalism and the vital link he establishes between economic and political freedom. This work is essential for anyone interested in the foundations and evolution of free market economic theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMilton Friedman on Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling collection of essays and interviews, illustrating his unwavering commitment to individual freedom and his perspectives on achieving a prosperous and free society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilton Friedman's writings are essential for understanding the complexities of economic policies and their impact on both historical and contemporary landscapes. Immerse yourself in this collection to gain a deeper appreciation of one of the 20th century's most influential economists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"capitalism-and-freedom","title":"Capitalism and Freedom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapitalism and Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e by Milton Friedman is a seminal work that explores the intricate relationship between economic and political freedom. In this thought-provoking book, Friedman argues that competitive capitalism is not merely a tool for achieving economic prosperity but is also an indispensable foundation for sustaining individual liberty. Through a series of compelling essays, Friedman expounds on how market mechanisms can coordinate economic activity with remarkable efficiency while preserving personal freedoms. He delves into the role of government in a free society, advocating for minimal intervention and highlighting how excessive control can stifle both progress and liberty. This classic treatise presents a persuasive vision of how freedom and capitalism are inextricably linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its initial publication in 1962, \u003ci\u003eCapitalism and Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e has been acknowledged as one of the most influential economic books of the 20th century. Endorsed and celebrated worldwide, the book has been translated into eighteen languages and has sold nearly one million copies. Friedman's lucid articulation of his economic philosophy has resonated with academics, policymakers, and general readers alike, sparking debates and reshaping economic discourse. This work offers not only a critique of prevalent systems but also practical policy proposals geared towards diminishing government control and expanding market freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eCapitalism and Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e includes insightful prefaces by Friedman from the 1982 and 2002 reissues, which contextualise the book’s enduring relevance across different decades. Moreover, it features a new foreword by Binyamin Appelbaum, an esteemed economics writer for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e editorial board, offering modern reflections on Friedman's ideas. The book's influence is underscored by its inclusion in multiple prestigious lists, such as \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e magazine’s All-TIME 100 Best Nonfiction Books, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e’s 100 Most Influential Books Since the War, \u003ci\u003eNational Review\u003c\/i\u003e’s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Century, and Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s 50 Best Books of the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its cogent analysis and compelling arguments, \u003ci\u003eCapitalism and Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e remains a cornerstone in economic literature, continuing to inspire and challenge readers to consider the dynamic between government intervention and individual freedom. It serves as an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the principles behind liberal economic theory and the quest for personal liberty in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45798972326124,"sku":"9780226734798","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226734798.jpg?v=1728213541"},{"product_id":"a-monetary-history-of-the-united-states-1867-1960-by-milton-friedman-9780691003542","title":"A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting in the June 1965 issue of the \u003cem\u003eEconomic Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, Harry G. Johnson begins with a sentence seemingly calibrated to the scale of the book he set himself to review: \"The long-awaited monetary history of the United States by Friedman and Schwartz is in every sense of the term a monumental scholarly achievement—monumental in its sheer bulk, monumental in the definitiveness of its treatment of innumerable issues, large and small...monumental, above all, in the theoretical and statistical effort and ingenuity that have been brought to bear on the solution of complex and subtle economic issues.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedman and Schwartz marshaled massive historical data and sharp analytics to support the claim that monetary policy—steady control of the money supply—matters profoundly in the management of the nation's economy, especially in navigating serious economic fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn their influential chapter 7, The Great Contraction—published by Princeton in 1965 as a separate paperback—they address the central economic event of the century, the Depression. According to Hugh Rockoff, writing in January 1965: \"If Great Depressions could be prevented through timely actions by the monetary authority (or by a monetary rule), as Friedman and Schwartz had contended, then the case for market economies was measurably stronger.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilton Friedman won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2000 for work related to \u003cem\u003eA Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960\u003c\/em\u003e as well as to his other Princeton University Press book, \u003cem\u003eA Theory of the Consumption Function\u003c\/em\u003e (1957).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848363069676,"sku":"9780691003542","price":192.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22563482434.jpg?v=1758974546"},{"product_id":"milton-friedman-on-freedom-by-milton-friedman-9780817920357","title":"Milton Friedman on Freedom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Robert Leeson and Charles Palm have assembled an amazing collection of Milton Friedman's best works on freedom. Even more amazing is that the selection represents only 1 percent of the 1,500 works by Friedman that Leeson and Palm have put online in a user-friendly format—and an even smaller percentage if you include their archive of Friedman's audio and television recordings, correspondence, and other writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book and the larger online collection are sorely needed and very welcome. \u003cem\u003eMilton Friedman on Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e deserves to be read in the original by generation after generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849567424748,"sku":"9780817920357","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5330163482479.jpg?v=1759052080"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/milton-friedman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}