John Kenneth Galbraith
9 books
About the Author
John Kenneth Galbraith was a renowned Canadian-American economist, diplomat, and public intellectual whose incisive critiques of modern capitalism profoundly influenced economic thought and policy in the post-World War II era. Born in 1908 in Ontario, Canada, he rose to prominence as an advisor to presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy, serving as U.S. Ambassador to India during the Kennedy administration. Galbraith's work challenged conventional economic wisdom, emphasizing the roles of social institutions, consumer culture, and government intervention in addressing inequality and market failures. His accessible yet scholarly prose made complex ideas approachable, earning him widespread acclaim as a leading voice in liberal economics. Throughout his career, he authored over thirty books, blending rigorous analysis with wit and historical insight, and continued to write until his death in 2006.
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