The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes

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Author Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946
LoC No. 20002057
Title The Economic Consequences of the Peace
Note Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Economic Consequences of the Peace" by John Maynard Keynes is a critical economic and political analysis written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the implications of the Treaty of Versailles and the overall peace settlement following World War I. It examines the economic landscape of Europe post-war and discusses the potential negative outcomes of the treaty on European economies, particularly that of Germany, asserting that the terms may lead to widespread suffering and instability. The opening of the text introduces Keynes's perspective as someone who was closely involved with the Paris Peace Conference, emphasizing the precarious economic situation present in post-war Europe. He notes humanity's tendency to become accustomed to an unstable economic environment and critiques the Allied powers, particularly France and Britain, for potentially exacerbating an already volatile situation through harsh peace terms. Specifically, he emphasizes that the economic decisions made during the peace negotiations could lead to further ruin rather than restoration, igniting a sense of urgency regarding the future stability of Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects
Subject Treaty of Versailles (1919 June 28)
Subject Economic history -- 1918-1945
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EBook-No. 15776
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 15, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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