September 19, 2008

A New Economics Institute at the U. of Chicago

To the Editor:

Marshall Sahlins's essay contains a misreading of the intentions behind the creation of the Milton Friedman Institute ("Institute Will Give the U. of Chicago a Bad Name," The Chronicle, online edition, August 18).

Milton Friedman's political views can inspire strong reactions, some fervently critical and others fervently admiring. Both reactions miss the point. The purpose of the Milton Friedman Institute is to recognize Friedman's legacy as one of the greatest