Chapter XI, The Fall, p. 136
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The foresight of financial experts was, as so often, a poor guide to the future.
— John Kenneth Galbraith
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About John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith (15 October 1908 – 29 April 2006) was a Canadian-American economist and author.
About John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith (15 October 1908 – 29 April 2006) was a Canadian-American economist and author.
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