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John Kenneth Galbraith's international bestseller critiques cherished economic myths with wit and grace. This updated edition of his classic text on the 'economics of abundance' highlights the dangers of complacency regarding economic inequality. It questions the reverence for work and productivity when many goods are unnecessary, driven by artificial 'needs' from aggressive advertising. It also challenges the reluctance to fund essential public works while overlooking waste in the private sector. Classical economics emerged from a world of mass poverty, leaving us with outdated preconceptions ill-suited for our wealthier era. Consequently, 'the bland lead the bland.' Our unique challenges require innovative solutions, and the book's reception underscores the value of its fresh ideas. The New York Times calls it 'a compelling challenge to conventional thought,' while The Times Literary Supplement praises Galbraith as a sensitive, civilized thinker whose ideas bridge cultures. John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006), a Canadian-American economist, was a leading figure in 20th-century American liberalism and progressivism, authoring 30 books, including notable works like The Economics of Innocent Fraud and The Great Crash: 1929.