Capitalism Quote by John Maynard Keynes
“If I am right in supposing it to be comparatively easy to make capital-goods so abundant that the marginal efficiency of capital is zero, this may be the most sensible way of gradually getting rid of many of the objectionable features of capitalism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, John Maynard Keynes, 1936
If production of capital goods becomes so easy that its extra benefit disappears, it could reduce many of capitalism’s flaws.
In simple terms: Making capital goods cheap could lessen capitalism’s problems.
Key Takeaway
Promote abundant, low‑margin capital production.
Themes
economics
capitalism
production
efficiency
reform
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
economic
policy
theoretical
When to use this quote
- industrial policy
- technology investment
- education reform
- environmental regulation
Key Concepts
Marginal productivity
abundance
structural change
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can ensure fair distribution of abundant capital?
- How to balance efficiency with equity?
A Different Perspective
Abundant cheap capital may still cause inequality or environmental harm.
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