Milton Friedman Milton Friedman is one of this century's most distinguished and influential economists. He is a Nobel Laureate, and has been a teacher, presidential advisor, and Newsweek columnist. His 1962 book Capitalism and Freedom is a classic examination of capitalism as both an economic system and as a necessary foundation for political freedom. The following quote is from one of his bestsellers “Free to Choose” (co-authored with his wife Rose) lays out a clear and lively examination of economics and politics. "Fortunately, we are waking up. We are again recognizing the dangers of an overgoverned society, comin