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The age of uncertainty

by John Kenneth Galbraith

This illustrated monograph traces the development of economic theory from the 18th century to the present, profiling prominent economists and their ideas. It examines major ideologies, including capitalism and socialism, alongside analyses of key socio-economic concepts.

Accession 10908 ISBN 0233968474 Publisher British Broadcasting Corporation, Andre Deutsch
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