The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money

Explore how Keynes challenges the classical economic assumption of self-correcting markets. In what ways does his argument redefine the role and responsibility of government intervention in stabilizing an economy?

Examine the influence of the Great Depression on Keynes’s writing style and sense of urgency. How does this context shape the tone of The General Theory and the kinds of solutions he proposes?

Discuss Keynes’s use of language and structure to make complex economic arguments more accessible. What literary devices or stylistic choices does he employ to convey his revolutionary ideas to a broad audience?