David D. Friedman

David D. Friedman is an American economist, physicist, and anarcho-capitalist theorist, known for his work on microeconomics, law and economics, and libertarianism. He is the son of Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman, both renowned economists and Nobel laureates. Friedman's work has been influenced by Friedrich Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, and Ayn Rand, among others. He has also been associated with the Chicago school of economics and the Austrian School.

● Biography

David D. Friedman was born in New York City to Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman. He grew up in a family of intellectuals, with his parents being prominent figures in the field of economics. Friedman's early education took place at Harvard University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Chicago, under the supervision of Yoichiro Nambu and Enrico Fermi. Friedman's academic background has been shaped by his interactions with notable figures such as Gary Becker, Ronald Coase, and George Stigler.

● Career

Friedman's career has spanned multiple fields, including economics, law, and physics. He has held academic positions at various institutions, including University of California, Los Angeles, University of Chicago, and Santa Clara University. Friedman has also been a visiting scholar at Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. His work has been recognized by organizations such as the Cato Institute, Institute for Humane Studies, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Friedman has also been involved with the Society for Libertarian Philosophers and the International Society for New Institutional Economics.

● Ideas and Influences

Friedman's ideas have been shaped by his interactions with prominent economists and philosophers, including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, and Ayn Rand. He has been influenced by the works of Adam Smith, John Locke, and Immanuel Kant. Friedman's anarcho-capitalist views have been influenced by the ideas of Lysander Spooner, Murray Rothbard, and Robert Nozick. His work on law and economics has been influenced by Ronald Coase and Gary Becker. Friedman has also been associated with the public choice theory and the Austrian business cycle theory.

● Published Works

Friedman has published numerous books and articles on topics such as economics, law, and libertarianism. Some of his notable works include The Machinery of Freedom, Price Theory, and Law's Order. Friedman has also written articles for publications such as the Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Law and Economics, and Cato Journal. His work has been cited by scholars such as Tyler Cowen, Alex Tabarrok, and Bryan Caplan. Friedman's books have been reviewed by publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Reason Magazine.

● Personal Life

Friedman is married to Elizabeth Friedman, and they have two children together. He is an avid fan of science fiction and has written several articles on the topic. Friedman has also been involved in the Society for Creative Anachronism and has participated in medieval reenactments. He has been a long-time resident of California and has been involved in various libertarian and anarcho-capitalist organizations in the state. Friedman's personal life has been influenced by his interactions with notable figures such as Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, and Ray Bradbury. Category:American economists