The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith
"The Affluent Society" is a socio-economic critique that challenges the conventional wisdom of the time that economic growth leads to public wealth. The author argues that in reality, the increasing wealth of the United States has led to greater private affluence but public squalor due to inadequate investment in public goods and services. He proposes that society should strive for sustainable development rather than unlimited material advancement. The book has been influential in economic thought, particularly in the areas of public policy and consumer behavior.
The 314th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 103,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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