Friedmanite

noun

Fried·​man·​ite
ˈfrēdməˌnīt
plural -s
: a monetarist who adheres to the theory of economist Milton Friedman that economic regulation should be through direct governmental manipulation of the money supply

Word History

Etymology

Milton Friedman, born 1912 American economist + English -ite entry 1

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“Friedmanite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Friedmanite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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