Milton Friedman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 31, 1912 |
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| Age | |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering work in economics, particularly in monetary policy and consumption analysis; recipient of the 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. |
Intro
Milton Friedman was an American economist and statistician renowned for his strong belief in free-market capitalism. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976 for his achievements in the fields of consumption analysis, monetary history and theory, and for his demonstration of the complexity of stabilization policy.
Early Life & Background
Milton Friedman was born to Jewish immigrants from Ukraine in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Rahway, New Jersey, and attended Rutgers University, where he studied mathematics and economics before proceeding to the University of Chicago for his graduate studies.
Career Highlights
- Awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976.
- Leading figure of the Chicago School of Economics.
- Author of influential books such as 'Capitalism and Freedom' and co-author of 'Free to Choose' with his wife, Rose Friedman.
- Advisor to U.S. President Ronald Reagan and other world leaders on economic policy.
- Developed influential theories on the role of money supply in the economy (Monetarism).
Trivia
- Friedman’s weekly Newsweek columns reached millions and influenced political debate in the U.S.
- He frequently appeared on television and hosted the popular PBS series 'Free to Choose'.
- Milton Friedman's advocacy for a volunteer military contributed significantly to the end of conscription in the U.S.
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 31st, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: President William Howard Taft signed the Sims Act into law, which prohibited the interstate transportation of films and moving pictures, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century media regulation and censorship efforts.
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1912 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Martha - Quartetto Nocturno (Good Night Quartet) by Enrico Caruso & Frances Alda & Marcel Journet
- Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by
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