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John Maynard Keynes was an English economist, journalist and financier, best known for his economic theories (Keynesian economics) on the causes of prolonged unemployment. He was also a noted writer of brief biographies of leading figures of his day, offering a masterclass in intellectual portraiture. His landmark work ‘The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money’ advocated a remedy for economic recession based on a government-sponsored policy of full employment. By the late 1930’s, leading Western economies had begun adopting his policy recommendations. Almost all capitalist governments had done so by the end of the two decades following his death in 1946. This eBook presents Keynes’ collected (close to complete) works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Keynes’ life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * Almost all the published books, with individual contents tables * Features rare essays appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Includes Keynes’ rare autobiographical memoirs – available in no other collection * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, ‘The Means to Prosperity’ and ‘How to Pay for the War’ cannot appear in this edition. When new works enter the public domain, they will be added to the collection as a free update. CONTENTS: The Books Indian Currency and Finance (1913) The Economic Consequences of the Peace (1919) A Treatise on Probability (1921) Revision of the Treaty (1922) A Tract on Monetary Reform (1923) A Treatise on Money (1930) Essays in Persuasion (1931) Essays in Biography (1933) The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936) Miscellaneous Essays The Memoirs Two Memoirs (1949)

"Monetary Reform" is a seminal work by the influential economist John Maynard Keynes, offering a profound analysis of the post-World War I economic landscape. In this incisive volume, Keynes examines the critical relationship between currency stability and social well-being, arguing against a rigid adherence to the gold standard and advocating for managed monetary systems. The book is perhaps most famous for the author''s assertion that "in the long run we are all dead," a critique of economic theories that overlook immediate human suffering in favor of distant, theoretical equilibrium. Keynes explores the mechanisms of inflation and deflation, detailing how fluctuations in the value of money disrupt economic activity and redistribute wealth across social classes. He proposes practical reforms aimed at stabilizing internal prices and ensuring economic stability, laying the groundwork for modern macroeconomics and the active role of central banks. This work remains a cornerstone of economic thought, providing essential insights into the necessity of deliberate policy intervention to navigate the complexities of international finance. For students of history, economics, and political science, "Monetary Reform" offers an enduring perspective on the challenges of maintaining a stable monetary order in a changing world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In 'Essays in Persuasion,' John Maynard Keynes articulates his cogent analyses of economic policies and theory during the tumultuous periods between the two world wars. The collection offers an intimate examination of the societal and political implications of fiscal strategies and the human consequences they can harbor. Keynes' prose combines incisive argumentation with eloquent rhetoric, inviting readers into a contemplation of economics as a deeply humanist discipline. These essays not only delineate the evolution of Keynesian thought but also contextualize it within the broader literary and economic conversations of the early 20th century, resonating with the concerns of contemporaneous intellectuals and policymakers. John Maynard Keynes stands as a towering figure in the landscape of economic philosophy, his ideas shaping the policies of nations and the course of global finance. His profound insights in 'Essays in Persuasion' mirror his experiences as a participant in the 1919 Paris Peace Conference and his disappointments with the Versailles Treaty. Keynes' passion for economic reform and stabilization was driven by his conviction that sound economic policy could serve as a bulwark against the societal upheavals and the tribulations of the interwar years. 'Essays in Persuasion' is a compelling read for anyone with interest in the forces that sculpt our economic realities. It is an essential addition to the libraries of economists, historians, and political scientists. With clarity and conviction, Keynes does not merely inform; he challenges and entices the reader to engage with the ideological underpinnings of economic decisions and their pervasive influence on the fabric of society. For contemporary audiences, Keynes' visionary ideas offer a timeless reflection on the application of economic thought to practical problems and the enduring quest for a just and prosperous world order.

Of the fifteen famous scientists, economists and statesmen sketched in this collection of essays, which was first published in 1933, John Maynard Keynes was directly acquainted with all but three. The unique quality of immediacy in these biographical fragments contributes immensely to our more intimate appreciation of the historical significance of these men. This volume is made up of two parts: The first part, titled Sketches of Politicians, includes chapters on Lloyd George, Bonar Law, Lord Oxford and Sir Winston Churchill. The greater portion of the second part, Lives of Economists, is taken up with the lives of Robert Malthun, Alfred Marshall and F. Y. Edgeworth. All are literature, and the reader needn't be an economist or a specialist to enjoy the excellent flavor of Keynes' style of writing.

"The power to become habituated to his surroundings is a marked characteristic of mankind. Very few of us realise with conviction the intensely unusual, unstable, complicated, unreliable, temporary nature of the economic organisation by which Western Europe has lived for the last half century." - CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTORY As the most important figures in the history of economics, the work of John Maynard Keynes is nearly without precedent in the history of economics. THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF PEACE, first published in 1919, achieved great notoriety due of its contemptuous critique of the French premier as well as President Woodrow Wilson. Keynes criticized the Allied victors for signing the Treaty of Versailles in 1920, which would have ruinous consequences for Europe. At the time, few world and economic leaders appreciated his criticisms as Keynes saw his worst fears realized in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the resulting devastation of World War II. JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES, 1883-1946, was born into an academic family. His father, John Nevile Keynes, was a lecturer at the University of Cambridge where he taught logic and political economy while his son was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Most importantly, Keynes revolutionized economics with his classic book, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936). This work is generally regarded as perhaps the most influential social science treatise of the 20th Century, as it quickly and permanently changed the scope of economic thought. Interestingly, Keynes was a central member of the Bloomsbury Group, a collection of upper-class Edwardian aesthetes that served as his life outside of economics, which included Virginia Woolf, Clive Bell, and Lytton Strachey.

With this insightful exploration of the probabilistic connection between philosophy and the history of science, the famous economist breathed new life into studies of both disciplines. Originally published in 1921, this important mathematical work represented a significant contribution to the theory regarding the logical probability of propositions, and launched the “logical-relationist” theory.

Correspondence between the Russian ballet dancer and English economist traces the development of their relationship

These chapters are the fruit of a brief visit to Russia in September 1925 -- preface.