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How pursuing wealth annihilates the arts of life. Interpretative essay of Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren from J. M. Keynes (1930)

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  • Antonin Pottier

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Keynes’ rationale in Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren uses three pivotal themes: economic growth, man’s occupation and the love of money. Interpretations either focus on one specific theme, or disregard parts of the rationale. We consider the rationale as a whole and show that Keynes displays a criticism of capitalism, as it destroys the possibility to enjoy the affluence it has produced.

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  • Antonin Pottier, 2014. "How pursuing wealth annihilates the arts of life. Interpretative essay of Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren from J. M. Keynes (1930)," Cahiers d’économie politique / Papers in Political Economy, L'Harmattan, issue 66, pages 7-34.
  • Handle: RePEc:cpo:journl:y:2014:i:66:p:7-34
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    Keynes; capitalism; growth; arts; leisure.;
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    JEL classification:

    • B22 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought since 1925 - - - Macroeconomics
    • B25 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought since 1925 - - - Historical; Institutional; Evolutionary; Austrian; Stockholm School

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