Mark Skousen talked about the life of economist Milton Friedman and his contributions to the study of economics, especially his work to re-establish the American economy following World War II. Mr. Skousen also reflected on his personal relationship with Friedman and the economist's influence on his own career. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event.

University of California Santa Barbara economics professor Lanny Ebenstein taught a class comparing the work of John Maynard Keynes, Friedrich Hayek, and Milton Friedman. He drew on examples from capitalistic and socialist economies and argued that while all three 20th century economists were important, Friedrich Hayek was the most impactful.

Economist and author Milton Friedman discussed, Austrian economist and philosopher, F.A. Hayek's book, The Road to Serfdom. Professor Friedman, who wrote the introduction to the 50th anniversary edition of the book, described its effect on the ever-changing political and social climates of the twentieth century. He discussed the book's influence on the rise of socialism after World War II, the Reagan and Thatcher administrations in the 1980s, and the shift in Eastern Europe from communism to capitalism in the 1990s. C-SPAN's Brian Lamb moderated the conversation. Professor Friedman is author many books, including Free to Choose and Capitalism and Freedom.

Scholars Milton and Rose Friedman discussed their life work in economics and the book they wrote about their 60-year marriage. After their prepared remarks they took questions from the audience.

In celebration of the Salvatori Center's 25th anniversary, Professor Milton Friedman spoke about the relationship among individual economic, social, and political freedoms. He emphasized economic freedom in the form of a free market economy is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for political and social freedom. Thus other conditions are necessary for the realization of political democracy. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.

At the 33rd annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council, economist Milton Friedman spoke about issues including the economy, school choice, education reform, and tax reform. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Mr. Ingram talked about health issues. Member of the Year awards were presented. Professor Friedman was the recipient of the Nobel Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the National Medal of Science.

Professor Woods spoke on the topic, "Religion, Economics, and the Future of Capitalism." Mr. Woods discussed Milton Friedman's support of free market economies and explained the relationship between history and economics. Topics included moral beliefs relating to the free market, whether Catholics support a 'universal living wage,' material prosperity, and Milton Friedman's economic theories. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. Professor Woods wrote How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization and The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History, both published by Regnery, and The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy, published by Lexington Books. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute Spring Leadership Conference, "Capitalism and Freedom: Milton Friedman and the Economics of Liberty," was held at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis. Milton Friedman was the author of Capitalism and Freedom, in which he presented

Milton and Rose Friedman created a foundation to promote school choice for parents. In his remarks, Professor Friedman spoke about how he and his wife decided to start such an organization and the importance of school choice for helping U.S. children, especially the disadvantaged, receive a better education. He stressed that school choice and competition would change the incentives of teachers and administrators which would make them produce a better product, that is, children with a better education.