Description
1973 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “Economics and the Public Purpose” by John Kenneth Galbraith offers a window into the influential economist’s critique of modern capitalism and advocacy for greater government intervention. Published in 1973, this work captured the zeitgeist of the era, as Galbraith challenged the prevailing laissez-faire economic orthodoxy in the wake of the social upheavals of the 1960s. With his characteristic wit and incisive analysis, Galbraith argued for a more equitable distribution of wealth and power, proposing a synthesis of private enterprise and public regulation. This seminal text cemented Galbraith’s reputation as a leading public intellectual and garnered both acclaim and controversy. Despite its age and modest wear, this edition remains a valuable artifact for collectors interested in 20th-century economic thought and the intellectual currents that shaped the modern welfare state.
