{"product_id":"keynes-a-very-short-introduction-9780199591640","title":"Keynes: A Very Short Introduction","description":"John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) is a central thinker of the twentieth century, not just an economic theorist and statesman, but also an important figure in economics, philosophy, politics, and culture. In this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e Lord Skidelsky, a renowned biographer of Keynes, explores his ethical and practical philosophy, his monetary thought, and provides an insight into his life and works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the recent financial crisis Keynes's theories have become more timely than ever, and remain at the centre of political and economic discussion. With a look at his major works and his contribution to twentieth-century economic thought, Skidelsky considers Keynes's legacy on today's society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLord Robert Skidelsky is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. He biggest work is a three volume biography of John Maynard Keynes; \u003cem\u003eHopes Betrayed, 1883-1920\u003c\/em\u003e, (1983), \u003cem\u003eThe Economist as Saviour, 1920-1937\u003c\/em\u003e, (1992), and \u003cem\u003eFighting for Britain, 1937-1946\u003c\/em\u003e, (2000). His new book about the current economic crisis, \u003cem\u003eKeynes: the Return of the Master\u003c\/em\u003e, published in September 2009. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409963323666,"sku":"9780199591640","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f3f2413-7f89-4fd0-ae44-3e78d3037107.jpg?v=1729296349","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/keynes-a-very-short-introduction-9780199591640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}