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John Kenneth Galbraith

(1908–2006) Non-fiction Writer

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A TIME magazine cover is mentioned as a badge that invites future criticism. Galbraith’s lines point out that consumer cravings can be odd or even immoral, yet societies still try to satisfy them. He also notes that agriculture doesn’t follow the usual demand‑and‑supply rules.

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John Kenneth Galbraith was a non-fiction writer, best known for The affluent society.

Quick Facts About John Kenneth Galbraith

Born
October 15, 1908
Died
April 29, 2006
Profession
Non-fiction Writer
Notable works
The affluent society

About John Kenneth Galbraith

John Kenneth Galbraith, also called J. K. Galbraith, was a Canadian‑American economist, diplomat, and public official whose books were best‑sellers from the 1950s to the 2000s. He favored post‑Keynesian, institutionalist economics and served as deputy director of the Office of Price Administration during World War II, where he successfully stabilized prices, wages and rents to curb inflation and hoarding.

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