David D. Friedman

David D. Friedman is an American academic born in 1945. He has made significant contributions to multiple fields, including economics, physics, and legal scholarship. Friedman's work is characterized by his advocacy for libertarian theory, particularly anarcho-capitalism, which is explored in his notable book, The Machinery of Freedom.

Friedman is a prolific author, having written several influential textbooks and books, including Price Theory: An Intermediate Text, Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters, Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life, and Future Imperfect. His writings on microeconomics and anarcho-capitalism have earned him recognition as a prominent "free-market anarchist" theorist. Through his work, Friedman has shed light on the intersections of economics and law, as well as the economics of everyday life, solidifying his position as a respected voice in his fields of expertise.