New Releases by John Kenneth Galbraith

Originally given as lectures at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva and at Radcliffe Institute.

Contains primary source material.

The distinguished diplomat and economist surveys the ideas and influence of economists and social philosophers, from Adam Smith''s day to the present, contrasting the certainties in ninteenth-century economic thought with the uncertainty of today''s.

Criticism of the present economic system of the USA and proposals for comprehensive economic policy reform - covers the general economic theory of advanced economic development, consumption, and the concept of the household, the market system in relation to the service sector and the self employed, economic planning, price policy, inflation, income distribution, fiscal policy, the environment, technological change, the role of women, etc.

General study of China with particular reference to the economy thereof, resulting from a short visit undertaken in september 1972 - covers historical and political aspects, the impact of the revolution for cultural change, employment, agricultural production, industrial production, education, health services, public finance, living conditions, etc. Illustrations and references.

Cover title: Economics, peace, and laughter. Includes bibliographical references.

The purpose of economic development; The causes of poverty; The choice; Development as a process; Developing and developed; Development planning and practice; Education and economic development; ...

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"Third printing, 1980 [with new introd.]" Includes bibliographical references and index.