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Milton Friedman: More Relevant Than Ever
In this special edition of Freedom Worldwide, leading scholars explore how Milton Friedman’s ideas continue to shape policy, reform, and prosperity around the world. Access the full on-demand webinar by signing up below.
Webinar Details
Few economists have had a more profound and lasting impact than Milton Friedman. His ideas on free markets, limited government, and individual liberty have transformed nations and inspired reformers for generations. In this exclusive conversation, Atlas Network’s Tom G. Palmer is joined by Dr. Leszek Balcerowicz (Poland) and Dr. Eamonn Butler (UK), both of whom have played direct roles in advancing Friedman’s principles in their own countries.
From post-communist transitions in Eastern Europe to global debates about inflation, privatization, and government spending, this webinar offers a wide-ranging discussion of Friedman’s work and how it's being applied today.
Whether you're new to Friedman’s work or seeking deeper insight into his global legacy, this conversation provides timeless lessons for policymakers, advocates, and citizens alike.
Webinar Details
Few economists have had a more profound and lasting impact than Milton Friedman. His ideas on free markets, limited government, and individual liberty have transformed nations and inspired reformers for generations. In this exclusive conversation, Atlas Network’s Tom G. Palmer is joined by Dr. Leszek Balcerowicz (Poland) and Dr. Eamonn Butler (UK), both of whom have played direct roles in advancing Friedman’s principles in their own countries.
From post-communist transitions in Eastern Europe to global debates about inflation, privatization, and government spending, this webinar offers a wide-ranging discussion of Friedman’s work and how it's being applied today.
Whether you're new to Friedman’s work or seeking deeper insight into his global legacy, this conversation provides timeless lessons for policymakers, advocates, and citizens alike.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Leszek Balcerowicz
Dr. Balcerowicz served as Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in the first post-communist government, where he led sweeping economic reforms that transitioned Poland from socialism to a thriving market economy. He later served as Chairman of the National Bank of Poland and is currently Professor of Economics at Warsaw’s Civic Development Forum, an Atlas Network partner organization.
Dr. Eamonn Butler
Dr. Butler is Director and co-founder of the Adam Smith Institute in the UK, one of the world’s leading think tanks promoting free markets and individual liberty. He is a prolific author on economic thought, including works on Milton Friedman, and has advised governments across multiple continents on implementing market-oriented reforms.
Moderated by Tom G. Palmer
Dr. Palmer is Atlas Network’s Executive Vice President for International Programs and host of Freedom Worldwide. A globally recognized advocate for liberty, he has worked for decades alongside reformers and organizations advancing freedom around the world.
Dr. Leszek Balcerowicz
Dr. Balcerowicz served as Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in the first post-communist government, where he led sweeping economic reforms that transitioned Poland from socialism to a thriving market economy. He later served as Chairman of the National Bank of Poland and is currently Professor of Economics at Warsaw’s Civic Development Forum, an Atlas Network partner organization.
Dr. Eamonn Butler
Dr. Butler is Director and co-founder of the Adam Smith Institute in the UK, one of the world’s leading think tanks promoting free markets and individual liberty. He is a prolific author on economic thought, including works on Milton Friedman, and has advised governments across multiple continents on implementing market-oriented reforms.
Moderated by Tom G. Palmer
Dr. Palmer is Atlas Network’s Executive Vice President for International Programs and host of Freedom Worldwide. A globally recognized advocate for liberty, he has worked for decades alongside reformers and organizations advancing freedom around the world.
Meet the Speakers
What You'll Learn
How Friedman's Ideas Helped Nations Escape Socialism
Discover how countries like Poland used Friedman’s principles to dismantle state-dominated economies, privatize industries, and establish stable monetary systems that laid the foundation for long-term growth and democracy.
The Ongoing Fight Against Inflation and Fiscal Irresponsibility
Learn why Friedman’s belief that inflation happens when governments create too much money remains relevant today, as many countries struggle with rising prices, growing debt, and political unwillingness to cut spending.
Why Free Markets Promote Social Harmony
Explore how free markets help people of different backgrounds work together peacefully, while government control often leads to more conflict and division.
The Institutional Foundations of a Free Society
Understand why Friedman ultimately recognized that stable markets require more than privatization—they depend on the rule of law, independent courts, enforceable property rights, and cultural norms that respect individual freedom.
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What You'll Learn
The Ongoing Fight Against Inflation and Fiscal Irresponsibility
Learn why Friedman’s belief that inflation happens when governments create too much money remains relevant today, as many countries struggle with rising prices, growing debt, and political unwillingness to cut spending.
Why Free Markets Promote Social Harmony
Explore how free markets help people of different backgrounds work together peacefully, while government control often leads to more conflict and division.
The Institutional Foundations of a Free Society
Understand why Friedman ultimately recognized that stable markets require more than privatization—they depend on the rule of law, independent courts, enforceable property rights, and cultural norms that respect individual freedom.
How Friedman's Ideas Helped Nations Escape Socialism
Discover how countries like Poland used Friedman’s principles to dismantle state-dominated economies, privatize industries, and establish stable monetary systems that laid the foundation for long-term growth and democracy.