Milton Friedman by Jennifer Burns is a highly readable intellectual biography of the most influential American economist. From intellectual development to his death, Friedman, alongside his ideas, is examined in depth. Highly recommended.
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Review: Ages of American Capitalism
Ages of American Capitalism takes readers on a tour of U.S. economic history. From the colonial period to Reconstruction to World War II to the stagflation of the 70s, Jonathan Levy analyzes all of these eras through the lens of a changing capitalism. Highly recommended to history and economics buffs.
2021 Review Preview
2021 is almost here. The new year promises to be one of change, but here at Primmlife, I’ll be up to my same old, same old. I have plenty of fantastic books to review for the coming year. The list leans heavily toward science fiction and fantasy, but politics and history make the list as … Continue reading 2021 Review Preview
Review: The Deficit Myth
The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton explains a revolutionary finance theory in easy to understand terms. It places the focus of government finances back where it belongs...on helping citizens. Highly Recommended.