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R.I.P., Milton Friedman

Nov 16, 2006 2:00 PM
Tags: economics, news, personal, politics

Milton Friedman, one of few living people I considered a personal "hero", has died at 94.

Per The Economist's "Free exchange" blog, "An economics giant, he not only revolutionised monetary theory, but singlehandedly did more than almost any economist in history to advance the cause of free markets."

And freedom in general.

Wikipedia bio of Milton Friedman.


Comments: R.I.P., Milton Friedman

Yeah, but the cause of death is unknown. I think he was killed by an "invisible hand."

Posted by: Justin on November 17, 2006 10:30 AM | permalink

Ha. At least he doesn't have to pay taxes any more.

Posted by: Joe Grossberg on November 17, 2006 11:47 AM | permalink

Do you mean that he's one of *your* heroes, or just more generally *a* hero?

Posted by: ChuckJerry on November 17, 2006 3:12 PM | permalink

Jerry:

Clarified.

Posted by: Joe Grossberg on November 17, 2006 3:30 PM | permalink

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