J. V. Bruni and Company
1528 North Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
(719) 575-9880 or (800) 748-3409
J. V. Bruni and Company1528 North Tejon Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 (719) 575-9880 or (800) 748-3409
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Free to Choose,
by Milton and Rose Friedman.  The husband-and-wife Friedmans are at their articulate, persuasive best in this 1979 book,
which is in some ways similar to Capitalism and Freedom, yet
perhaps an easier read. The Friedmans are outstanding examples of the
highly influential and well respected ‘Chicago School’ of economic
thought, as espoused by leading economists such as Frank Knight, Henry
Simons, Friedrich A. Hayek, George Stigler and others. If you haven’t
read the book, but the title sounds familiar, then perhaps you watched
the popular PBS series patterned on the book. The Friedmans’ detailed
explanation of how something as seemingly simple as pencil manufacturing
can effectively promote peace, prosperity, cooperation and understanding
among the peoples of the world is an absolute classic. From the powers
of markets, to the effects of price supports and controls, to the
problems of school systems, to the origins of inflation and the
protection of workers, this book covers a lot of ground in a very
interesting and thoughtful manner. |
“In any discussion of where the United States is heading, and of where it ought to be heading, the Friedmans’ voice must be heard. They make their argument here with their usual clarity and vigor.” Edwin Newman |