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“If human nature felt no temptation to take a chance there might not be much investment merely as a result of cold calculation.”

Quote by John Maynard Keynes

Book:General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money

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General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money

This book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of economic fluctuations, analyzing the relationship between employment levels, interest rates, and the money supply. It is considered a cornerstone of modern macroeconomic theory. more

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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

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