Monetary Theory and Fiscal Policy

by Alvin H. Hansen

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Hardcover

First published January 1, 1949

About the author

Full name Alvin Harvey Hansen.

Once referred to as "the American Keynes" was a professor of economics at Harvard, a widely read author on current economic issues, and an influential advisor to the government who helped create the Council of Economic Advisors and the Social security system. He is best known for introducing Keynesian economics in the United States in the 1930s. More ...