Milton Friedman Prize
Since 2002, the Cato Institute has awarded the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty every two years to "an individual who has made a significant contribution to advancing human freedom." The prize comes with a cash award of US$500,000.
| Year | Recipient | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Peter Thomas Bauer | British |
| 2004 | Hernando de Soto Polar | Peruvian |
| 2006 | Mart Laar | Estonian |
| 2008 | Yon Goicoechea | Venezuelan |
| 2010 | Akbar Ganji | Iranian |
| 2012 | Mao Yushi | Chinese |
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