Keynes, John Maynard

The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money: with The Economic Consequences of the Peace - Wordsworth Classics of World Literature

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ISBN 13:
9781840227475
author:
Keynes, John Maynard
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Business, Economics, Theory,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£8.30

Description

The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money: The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes First published in 1936, this influential work of economic theory has had a profound impact on how economics is practiced. Keynes's groundbreaking ideas on employment, interest, and money continue to shape economic thought today. The book's central argument is that high unemployment rates and large disparities in wealth and income are major obstacles to individualism and economic prosperity. Keynes believed that these issues could be addressed by curbing both unemployment and inequality. His vision for a more equitable economy remains relevant in the 21st century. In The Economic Consequences of the Peace, Keynes examines the economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles, arguing that austerity measures imposed on a defeated nation can have devastating effects. His analysis remains a powerful critique of the economic policies of the time.

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