The Indispensable Milton Friedman: Essays on Politics and Economics Hardcover – October 2, 2012

After reading Friedman's famous popular works - Capitalism and Freedom, Free to Choose, Monetary Mischief, etc - this collection of essays spanning six decades provided a broader picture of the Nobel Prize laureate's beliefs. Whereas Free to Choose, Friedman's best known book, approaches the issues most pertinent to the late 1970s and early 1980s, some of which are longer relevant - such as stagflation - this collection provides articles from the 1950's until just before his death in 2006. Contemporary topics such as fixing the health care system are covered, as are more timeless subjects such as Friedman's view of Keynes and Keynesian economics. While Friedman referenced Keynes and his ideas briefly in the TV miniseries Free to Choose, a 1983 article included here gives this fascinating subject the attention it deserves.

Alright, the first half is for the people that aren't PhD economist, then the second half, WOW. The first half reads like poetry, then all of a sudden you are immersed in feild of economics at a much higher level of understanding. I read this while getting my dental degree and it was way over my head. I still recommend it.

This book, comprised of 20 essays about politics and economics; plus a wide ranging interview with the author provides the panorama of both Friedman’s broad thought, as well as essays in honor of friends, mentors and an economic opponent (JM Keynes). Excellent.

Good and easy reading.

One of the great minds that elegantly and insightfully integrate politics, economics and societal behavior with explanations that every day individuals can understand. Useful for anyone who wants to understand the value of a capitalist world based on individual effort and the dangers of centralized governments.

You can’t go wrong with Milton Friedman! He really knew his economics and his philosophy is thoughtful.

A relatively easy read that covers an incredible amount of economic, political and social landscape. I got so much from it that I bought the audio as well so I can review while in the car.

Most logical economist ever.