Jennifer Burns: Milton Friedman's Life and Legacy

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Explore the legacy of Milton Friedman, the influential economist whose work shaped the turn toward free markets in the 1980s. Join Jennifer Burns, author of "Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative," as she delves into Friedman's life and ideas. Discover Friedman's impact on economic theory, his collaborations with key figures, and his role in shaping modern American conservatism. Gain insight into Friedman's complex legacy and his influence on contemporary economic thought. Join us for a compelling discussion about one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. November 30, 2023 Speakers Jennifer Burns Associate Professor of History, Stanford University; Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Author, Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative In Conversation with George Hammond Author, Conversations With Socrates This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Photo by Katya Mizrahi Photography. 👉Join our Email List! https://www.commonwealthclub.org/email 🎉 BECOME a MEMBER: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum 📣, bringing together its 20,000 members for more than 500 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. Founded in 1903 in San Francisco California 🌉, The Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Anthony Fauci in 2020. In addition to the videos🎥 shared here, the Club reaches millions of listeners through its podcast🎙 and weekly national radio program📻.