Money Mischief. By Milton Friedman. First Edition, First Printing. Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich. New York, 1992.

Milton Friedman was one of the most important economists of the twentieth century. In the 1970s, he was central to the Chicago School of Economics which largely rejected Keynesianism in place of monetarism, or the priority of policies that controlled money in circulation. For his contributions, he won a Nobel Prize in Economics in 1976. In Money Mischief: Episodes in Monetary History, Friedman interprets economic history through his monetarist lens. Each chapter focuses on a different historic event, arguing how they were caused or perpetuated by the mismanagement of monetary systems. It is a quality example of what set Friedman aside from other economists, in terms of cultural impact. That is, the work showcases his ability to communicate his theories to the general public.

This first edition, first printing is in about-fine condition. In the original quarter cloth, about-fine with only fading along edges. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, about-fine with only fading and bumping to edges.

An about-fine first edition of Money Mischief by Milton Friedman.