The Economic Consequences of the Peace

Focusing on interventionist government policy, this book explores the influential ideas of John Maynard Keynes, a pivotal figure in modern economics. His advocacy for using fiscal and monetary measures to address economic fluctuations has shaped contemporary economic and political theory, significantly impacting government policies during recessions and booms. Recognized as a father of modern theoretical macroeconomics, Keynes's legacy continues to resonate in today's economic discourse.