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Milton Friedman was an influential American economist and Nobel laureate known for his advocacy of free-market capitalism and monetarism, his critiques of government intervention in the economy, his work at the University of Chicago, his influence on Chicago School economics, and his impact on conservative economic policy.
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Free Market Education Foundation
influenced
Program taught philosophies of economists including Friedman
Ben Shapiro
mentor
Shapiro has cited Milton Friedman as a key intellectual influence and mentor figure in his economic and libertarian-leaning conservative philosophy, shaping his critiques of government intervention; no direct personal relationship but profound impact via writings and ideas.
Joseph L. Bast
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Bast's incomplete economics studies at the University of Chicago exposed him to Friedman's ideas on free markets and limited government, profoundly shaping his libertarian policy advocacy at Heartland.
Since 1978
Ben Shapiro
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Shapiro draws heavily from Friedman's free-market ideas in his critiques of socialism and government intervention, referencing him in books and shows; this intellectual tie underpins Shapiro's economic commentary.
Since 2000
Dennis Prager
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Prager has cited Friedman's free-market ideas as influential in his advocacy for capitalism and critiques of socialism, incorporating these principles into his radio commentary, books, and PragerU content to promote conservative economic policies.
Since 1970