The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
Mahad Jimale
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This book engages with the foundational tenets of economic theory, primarily targeting economists to reconsider conventional wisdom. It traces deviations from classical theory through abstract argument and controversy, aiming to elucidate significant conceptual misunderstandings underlying economic practice. Furthermore, it references Gesell's contributions to monetary theory, suggesting historical intersections with contemporary economic issues.
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