RIP Chicago School Of Economics

I always enjoy reading a good repudiation of Milton Friedman's Chicago School of Economics: Some time ago, I asked if “Milton Friedman was the next
By John Amato — December 27, 2008

I always enjoy reading a good repudiation of Milton Friedman's Chicago School of Economics:

Some time ago, I asked if “Milton Friedman was the next economist whose once lauded reputation may soon slide ?”

Turns out it happened much quicker than expected. A long Bloomberg piece, Friedman Would Be Roiled as Chicago Disciples Rue Repudiation, discusses the tarnishment of the Chicago school of thought...read on

The Saturday FOX News stock shows are full of Milton's disciples. Is it any wonder that our economy is in the shitter?

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