David Friedman Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Friedman.

David Friedman is an American economist, scholar, and writer. Born on February 12, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, he is best known for his work on libertarianism and free-market economics. Friedman is the son of Nobel laureate economist Milton Friedman and economist Rose Friedman.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Harvard University in 1965 and went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Chicago. Later, he switched his focus to economics and obtained his Ph.D. in this field from the University of Chicago in 1971.

Friedman has written extensively on economic and social issues, with a particular emphasis on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and voluntary cooperation. One of his most famous works is "The Machinery of Freedom," published in 1973, which explores the potential for a society without a government and instead based on voluntary agreements between individuals.

Throughout his career, Friedman has held academic positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Chicago, Santa Clara University, and Santa Clara Law School. He has also been a visiting professor at various universities worldwide.

As an influential figure in libertarian thought, David Friedman is valued for his contributions to the understanding of free-market economics, individual liberty, and the role of government. N/A

I don't like to produce albums. I hate producing albums, as

I don't like to produce albums. I hate producing albums, as a matter of fact, because I'm an obsessed mixer and I can't leave it alone.

David Friedman

Alone

My first career was as a coach and a teacher.

My first career was as a coach and a teacher.

David Friedman

Teacher

I have a musical called Goodbye and Good Luck, based on a Gr

I have a musical called Goodbye and Good Luck, based on a Grace Paley short story. I also have King Island Christmas, and there are 20 different productions of it this year.

David Friedman

Christmas

As time goes by, I realize that I do trust the wind. And I o

As time goes by, I realize that I do trust the wind. And I often write my songs for myself.

David Friedman

Trust

I may not be the most famous songwriter in the world, but yo

I may not be the most famous songwriter in the world, but you know a David Friedman song when you hear it. It took me a long time to appreciate that.

David Friedman

Famous

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any probl

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

David Friedman

War