An Introduction to the Political Theory of John Maynard Keynes

The School of Life
The School of Life Youtube Channel, 2017
Level: beginner
Perspective: Post-Keynesian Economics
Topic: Reflection of Economics
Format: Explainer Video
Duration: 00:11:17
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtAeINU3FKM&feature=youtu.be

John Maynard Keynes was arguably the greatest economist of the 20th century. He discovered the idea that governments should stimulate demand during economic downturns – and was the creator of both the IMF and the World Bank. His ideas continue to underpin a lot of the modern economic system.

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