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The affluent society
Book • 1998
In 'The Affluent Society,' John Kenneth Galbraith examines the economic and social landscape of post–World War II America.
He argues that while the private sector has become incredibly wealthy, the public sector remains underfunded and neglected, leading to significant social and economic disparities.
Galbraith critiques the 'conventional wisdom' that prioritizes economic growth and consumer spending over public investment in essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
He introduces concepts such as the 'dependence effect,' where consumer demands are created by the process of satisfying them, and advocates for policies to eliminate poverty, invest in public schools, and enhance public amenities.
The book is a seminal work in the field of public policy and political economy, offering a prescient and insightful analysis of the contradictions of affluent societies.
He argues that while the private sector has become incredibly wealthy, the public sector remains underfunded and neglected, leading to significant social and economic disparities.
Galbraith critiques the 'conventional wisdom' that prioritizes economic growth and consumer spending over public investment in essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
He introduces concepts such as the 'dependence effect,' where consumer demands are created by the process of satisfying them, and advocates for policies to eliminate poverty, invest in public schools, and enhance public amenities.
The book is a seminal work in the field of public policy and political economy, offering a prescient and insightful analysis of the contradictions of affluent societies.
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