John Kenneth Galbraith

John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) was a critically acclaimed author and one of America's foremost economists. His most famous works include The Affluent Society, The Good Society, and The Great Crash. Galbraith was the receipient of the Order of Canada and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was twice awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

John Kenneth Galbraith book reviews

  • The Great Crash, 1929 2 out of 5

    You never refunded my money when you sent two

    by Meadian, Sep 17, 2010

    Please go over my several letters to you. I got charged for two copies due to an error over the coupon. You refunded me .99 on one and were supposed to refund the second copy . I checked my account ... read more

  • A Short History of Financial Euphoria 4 out of 5

    Historical lessons

    by cdevans, Jul 23, 2009

    Helpful in understanding the current financial crisis. More proof that if one doesn't learn from history one is doomed to repeat it.

    Taking Gailbreths ideological bent, an odd and unexpected theme ... read more

  • Economics and the Public Purpose 5 out of 5

    Absolutely brilliant

    by JamesRMacLean, Apr 9, 2007

    This was part of a trilogy that began with *The Affluent Society* (1957), and continued with *The New Industrial State* (1967). However, as Galbraith readily concedes, he learned a great deal in the ... read more

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