An early footnote in this book explains the novel use of the term "central tradition.
An early footnote in this book explains the novel use of the term "central tradition." Originally titled "Why the Poor are Poor," it sets out to prove that scarcity is no longer an appropriate organizing principle. Most of its chapter headings indicate a concept attacked within, such as "The Tradition of Despair," "The Marxian Pall," and "The Concept of the Conventional Wisdom." Criticizing the emphasis on full employment, it calls for a shift in spending to public works programs and away from consumer goods. FTP, name this 1958 book questioning American resource allocation, by John Kenneth Galbraith.
An early footnote in this book explains the novel use of the term "central tradition.
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