The General Theory Of Employment, Interest And ... -
"The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones." — John Maynard Keynes 🖋️ #Economy #Investing #History #Keynesian
1️⃣ Effective Demand: Jobs exist because people spend, not just because workers are cheap.2️⃣ Animal Spirits: Our economic decisions are driven by emotion and "spontaneous optimism," not just math.3️⃣ Fiscal Policy: Governments have the power—and responsibility—to bridge the gap during crises. The General Theory of Employment, Interest and ...
#StudyGram #Economics101 #Keynes #BookTok #FinancialLiteracy The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money "The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas,
Why do we hold cash? Keynes explored our psychological need for "liquidity" and how it dictates interest rates. Are we still slaves to "defunct economists"
Are we still slaves to "defunct economists"? 🏛️
It introduced terms we use every day, like The Multiplier Effect and Liquidity Traps . It's the reason we look at "Aggregate Demand" to see if the economy is healthy.
It’s the total spending in the economy that drives employment, not just the price of labor.