Milton Friedman is rivaled only by John Maynard Keynes as the most influential political economists of the 20th Century. His approach was that of a classical liberal, rather than a conservative, though this put him on the political right in the United States. Friedman’s work demands to be...

Chronicles the life of economist Milton Friedman, discussing his contributions to economic theory, his role as a commentator and pundit, his efforts to reduce government and promote personal freedoms, and other related topics

"An examination of the challenges facing Fed chair Ben Bernanke as he addresses the problems affecting the U.S. economy inherited from his predecessor, Alan Greenspan, informed by a historical look at how other central bankers have dealt with similar crises" - Provided by publisher