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Essays in positive economics
Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Tyler Cowen (1 episode), John List (1 episode) and Thomas Sowell (1 episode) on EconTalk (1 episode), People I (Mostly) Admire (1 episode) and The Rubin Report (1 episode).
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Fredman the book essays in positive economics if you had to start one place.
Tyler Cowen · EconTalk · Nov 2023 Listen at 19:56 Questions about Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman
Who recommends Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman on podcasts?
Tyler Cowen (1 episode) has recommended Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Essays in positive economics the most?
EconTalk (1 episode), People I (Mostly) Admire (1 episode) and The Rubin Report (1 episode).
Is Essays in positive economics recommended, or only discussed?
Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman was recommended in 1 episode and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2023-11-27.
What do people say about Essays in positive economics?
Tyler Cowen on EconTalk (2023-11-27): "Fredman the book essays in positive economics if you had to start one place."
When was Essays in positive economics last mentioned on a podcast?
Essays in positive economics by Milton Friedman was last recommended on EconTalk by Tyler Cowen on 2023-11-27.
The best things said about it
When you look at Friedman's work on say 53 positive economics book he says economists must rely on evidence cast by the experiments that happen to occur.
I was reading of Milton Friedman's he and his wife had a joint autobiography and she's looking at one point she looking back on in the days when she would ride the IND subway in Manhattan.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
Why people recommend it
Essays in Positive Economics by Milton Friedman is a foundational collection of writings that examines the methodology and philosophy of economic science, arguing that economics should focus on predictive power rather than normative value judgments. Tyler Cowen recommended the book on EconTalk, naming it as the single best starting point for anyone looking to dive into Milton Friedman's vast body of economic thought. John List referenced Friedman's work from the positive economics volume on People I (Mostly) Admire, discussing the economist's assertion that the discipline must rely on natural experiments and evidence yielded by real-world occurrences rather than controlled laboratory testing. Thomas Sowell also touched upon Friedman's life and work on The Rubin Report, sharing reflections inspired by the joint autobiography written by Milton and Rose Friedman. Across these podcast conversations, the speakers utilized the book and its underlying economic principles to explore how rigorous empirical observation shapes modern economic theory. The text remains widely cited by intellectuals and researchers interested in understanding the proper scope, method, and empirical foundations of economic science as envisioned by one of the twentieth century's most influential free-market theorists.
Every mention
Tyler Cowen fredman the book essays in positive economics if you had to start one place 1
“fredman the book essays in positive economics if you had to start one place”
John List when you look at Friedman's work on say 53 positive economics book he says economists must rely on evidence… 1
“when you look at Friedman's work on say 53 positive economics book he says economists must rely on evidence cast by the experiments that happen to occur”
Thomas Sowell I was reading of Milton Friedman's he and his wife had a joint autobiography and she's looking at one point… 1
“I was reading of Milton Friedman's he and his wife had a joint autobiography and she's looking at one point she looking back on in the days when she would ride the IND subway in Manhattan”