16 Nov 2006
Economist Friedman dies aged 94

Truly the end of an era. I would often disagree with him, especially during his Chilean experiment, but must admit that he presented his arguments with style and panache. His son David is one of my favorite libertarian thinkers, and he posted a most appropriate tribute to his father today.

R.I.P.

Lady Thatcher leads tributes to US Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman who has died aged 94.

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