Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by John Maynard Keynes

Quote by John Maynard Keynes

“In a regime of Free Trade and free economic intercourse it would be of little consequence that iron lay on one side of a political frontier, and labour, coal, and blast furnaces on the other. But as it is, men have devised ways to impoverish themselves and one another; and prefer collective animosities to individual happiness.”

Quote by John Maynard Keynes

Work

The collected writings of John Maynard Keynes

The collected writings of John Maynard Keynes is a seminal work that brings together a vast array of Keynes' intellectual contributions. It encompasses his seminal work on economic theory, including the General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, as well as his insights on monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. This collection is essential for understanding the development of modern economic thought and the impact of Keynesian economics on global economic policy. more

Author

John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes

John Maynard Keynes, born on June 5, 1883, was a prominent British economist whose work had a profound impact on the field of economics, particularly in the area of macroeconomics. His theories advocating for government intervention to stabilize the economy gained widespread application during the Great Depression of the 1930s. more

You May Also Like

“Expecting the best means that you put your whole heart (i.e. the central essence of your personality) into what you want to accomplish. People are defeated in life not because of lack of ability, but for lack of wholeheartedness. They do not wholeheartedly expect to succeed. Their heart isn't in it, which is to say, they themselves are not fully given.”