United States economist noted as a proponent of monetarism and for his opposition to government intervention in the economy (born in 1912)
"Friedman argued that controlling the money supply was more effective than adjusting interest rates during economic downturns."
A surname, from German.
"The Friedman family moved to Chicago in search of better economic opportunities."
The surname Friedman was borrowed into English from the German name Friedmann. It combines the words Fried, meaning "peace," and Mann, meaning "man.