“The family which takes it mauve and cerise, air conditioned, power-steered, and power braked automobile out for a tour passes through cities that are badly paved, made hideous by litter, blighted buildings, billboards, and posts for wires that should long since have been put underground.”
Written by economist John Kenneth Galbraith, this book delves into the economic and social implications of affluence, analyzing the shift from scarcity to abundance in post-war America. It examines the role of government in managing wealth distribution and the impact of consumerism on societal values. more
John Kenneth Galbraith was a renowned economist known for his research on economic cycles, market structures, and government policies. His works have had a profound impact on economic theory and policy practice. more
“To add to the technostructure is to increase its power in the enterprise.”
“The foresight of financial experts was, as so often, a poor guide to the future.”