Milton Friedman: A Biography

<p><b>The first biography of one of the twentieth century's greatest economic thinkers <i>Milton Friedman.</i><br></b><br>Born the son of immigrant parents Milton Friedman went on to become a major figure during the resurgence of American conservatism. As an advisor to the Reagan administration and a widely read columnist he played a vital role in shaping government policy and public opinion while he made headlines for his controversial views. <p/>Drawing on author Lanny Ebenstein's unprecedented access to personal archives and to Friedman himself this is the first book to trace his life and development as an economic theorist. With a combination of intimate personal detail and fascinating exploration of economic theory <i> Milton Friedman: A Biography</i> provides a revealing look at the man regarded by many as a hero of libertarianism and laissez-faire economics.</p>