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Corroborated Economy
By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET

Analysts note shift away from Friedman-era free-market economics

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What we know

Analysts are highlighting a shift away from the free-market economics associated with Milton Friedman. Commentary notes that Friedman-era policy priorities no longer dominate current economic decision-making.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Instapundit. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 3 hr ago
“MILTON FRIEDMAN ISN’T RUNNING THE SHOW ANYMORE:” https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2073880911242
Power Line 16 hr ago
Milton Friedman Isn’t Running the Show Anymore

Coverage timeline

Jul 5, 8:49 PM ET
16 hr ago
Power Line
Milton Friedman Isn’t Running the Show Anymore
Jul 6, 10:22 AM ET
3 hr ago
Instapundit
“MILTON FRIEDMAN ISN’T RUNNING THE SHOW ANYMORE:” https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2073880911242
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