Though Milton Friedman won a Nobel Prize in economics, his most significant long-lasting effect may in the world of K-12 education. Specifically, the fate of American education may lie in how quickly and fully we implement his vision of parental choice in education. In Capitalism & Freedom (1962), Milton and Rose Friedman addressed public education. [...]
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Archives for July, 2011
The Debt Ceiling Rap
Whether you’re Friedmanite monetarist, a gold-bug fan of Ron Paul, or simply worried at outrageous trajectory of federal debt, check out this new video, called “Raise the debt ceiling rap.” Yes, rap. Complete with gold bling, rhymes, and some truth. “I got a monetary plan and it involves a lot of toner.” Click “Read More” [...]
category: Blog Posts, John LaPlante
Friedman Week: Free to Choose
We’re going to finish this work week with a celebration (Friday 5-8pm) of the life and works of Milton Friedman, so it’s appropriate today to consider his most well-known book, Free to Choose. Here’s a list of the chapters: The power of the market The tyranny of controls The anatomy of crisis Cradle to grave [...]
category: Blog Posts
