Keynes and the Pursuit of Wealth
Robert and Russ discuss Keynes' conflicted views on savings and enjoyment, the conventional view on Jews and avarice, and the influence of the Judeo Christian tradition on the pursuit of wealth. They explore why Keynes' prediction of shorter work hours and increased leisure time didn't come true, highlighting the underestimation of the constant improvement in the quality of goods and the temptation to acquire the next generation of appliances.In this clip
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