There is wonder and a certain wicked pleasure in these gidd… - John Kenneth Galbraith

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There is wonder and a certain wicked pleasure in these giddy ascents and terrible falls, especially as they happen to other people.

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.

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Alternative Names: John K. Galbraith • John Galbraith • J. K. Galbraith • Ken Galbraith

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