John Maynard Keynes: Life, Ideas, Legacy

Synopsis

Looks at Keynes’ intellectual roots in Cambridge, his personal life, and his long public career as an adviser to governments. Examines the origins and central message of ‘The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money’ (1936). Concludes with an assessment of Keynes’ place in the development of economic thought, and an evaluation of the legacy of Keynsian economics is made by a panel of distinguished economists including five Nobel Laureates. Illustrated with archive photographs and newsreels.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 60 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduate courses in political economy.*

Subjects

Economics

Keywords

economics theory; Keynes, John Maynard (1883-1946)

Credits

Writer

Mark Blaug

Cast

Mark Blaug

Production Company

Name

Diverse Productions

Sponsor

Name

Institute of Economic Affairs

Distributor

Name

Guild Sound & Vision

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