ReviewsThe General Theory is nothing less than an epic journey out of intellectual darkness. That, as much as its continuing relevance to economic policy, is what makes it a book for the ages. Read it, and marvel.'
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SynopsisOne of Time's 100 most important and influential people of the 20th century, John Maynard Keynes revolutionized economic thinking with The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money., One of Time's 100 Most Important People of the Twentieth Century, John Maynard Keynes revolutionized economic thinking with The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money.Published following the Great Depression, this classic challenged the established classical economics, particularly the proposition that a market economy tends naturally to restore itself to full employment on its own. More relevant than ever in the twenty-first century, the principles of the "Keynesian Revolution" continue to be debated in a world ravaged by inequitable economic circumstances. "[Keynes's] radical idea that governments should spend money they don't have may have saved capitalism."--Time, Keynes profoundly influenced the New Deal and created the basis for classic economic theory. "I can think of no single book that has so changed the conception held by economists as to the working of the capitalist system" (Robert L. Heilbroner). Index.
The ideas expressed in this book easily get your mind churning - and that's all you can ask of a book.
Keynes must have been a fascinating person.
It would have been great fun to match swords with him.