Amity Shlaes, one of America's premier economic historians, is the author of six books, among them four New York Times bestsellers: Great Society: A New History, The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression, Coolidge, The Forgotten Man/Graphic, The Greedy Hand: Why Taxes Drive Americans Crazy, and Germany: The Empire Within. Miss Shlaes is winner of the Frederic Bastiat and Hayek Prizes. She wrote a weekly column for more than a decade, first for the Financial Times and then Bloomberg. Before that she served on the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal. Miss Shlaes is an adviser to the C-Span Quadrennial Presidential poll and chairs the board of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, which gives the prestigious Coolidge Scholarship, and recently co-edited, with Matthew Denhart, a new edition of Coolidge's autobiography. In 2021, Miss Shlaes was awarded the Bradley Prize.
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Writings and interviews on economic history
Madison Takes
Amity Shlaes was selected as a film curator for Madison Media due to her distinguished career as a historian and author, particularly focusing on economic policies and their impact on society. Her extensive research and writings, including notable works like “The Forgotten Man,” which reevaluates the Great Depression through a lens critical of governmental intervention, provide a unique perspective that aligns well with Madison Media’s commitment to promoting traditional western values and economic freedoms. Shlaes’s deep understanding of historical contexts and her ability to articulate the consequences of policy decisions make her an invaluable asset in selecting films that encourage critical thinking and foster a greater understanding of economic principles within a cultural framework. Her involvement ensures that Madison Media’s curated films not only entertain but also educate audiences on important historical and economic lessons.
