John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) is a central thinker of the twentieth century, not just an economic theorist and statesman, but also in economics, philosophy, politics, and culture. In this Very Short Introduction Lord Skidelsky, a renowned biographer of Keynes, explores his ethical and practical philosophy, his monetary thought, and provides an insight into his life and works.

In the recent financial crisis Keynes`s theories have become more timely than ever, and remain at the centre of political and economic discussion. With a look at his major works and his contribution to twentieth-century economic thought, Skidelsky considers Keynes`s legacy on today`s society.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1: The life
2: Keyne`s philosophy of practice
3: The monetary reformer
4: The General Theory
5: Economic statesmanship
6: Keyne`s legacy
Epilogue: the view from 2010
References
Further Reading

Author Information:
Robert Skidelsky, Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick