Keynes's 1930 Essay Republished by Einaudi
Einaudi has released a slim white volume resembling 1980s poetry books, featuring John Maynard Keynes's 1930 essay 'Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren.' Written during the Great Depression, the essay evokes sentiments, aspirations, and disappointments. The republication contrasts the era's pessimism—millions unemployed, global economic crisis—with Keynes's later policy proposals advocating state intervention to stimulate demand.
Key facts
- Einaudi published a slim white volume of John Maynard Keynes's essay 'Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren'.
- The essay was written in 1930 during the Great Depression.
- The volume's design resembles 1980s poetry books.
- Keynes's essay evokes feelings, aspirations, and disappointments.
- The 1930 context included high unemployment and global economic crisis.
- Keynes's policy proposal of state-created demand is not in this essay.
- The republication is by Einaudi.
- The authors of the article are Alfredo Gigliobianco and Anita Romanello.
Entities
Artists
- John Maynard Keynes
Institutions
- Einaudi