The Affluent Society
The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith, published by Penguin in 1999, is a thought-provoking examination of economic principles and societal values. This edition spans 276 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the paradox of productivity and the artificial needs generated by advertising, questioning the societal emphasis on work and consumption.
Readers will find a critical analysis of the relationship between private sector extravagance and the necessity for public expenditure. Galbraith explores the implications of prioritizing productivity over essential public works, challenging conventional economic beliefs. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of wealth and the role of advertising in shaping consumer behavior within the broader context of business and economics.
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Why worship work and productivity if many of the goods we produce are superfluous – artificial ‘needs’ created by high-pressure advertising? Why begrudge expenditure on vital public works while ignoring waste and extravagance in the private sector of the economy? This title deals with these questions.
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