I've been writing a book called The Economics of Innocent Fraud. I published part of it already in The Progressive ("Free Market Fraud," January 1999). But I've been interrupted these last few months. It deals with all of the things we do, in an innocent way, to cover up the truth.
John Kenneth GalbraithIt's much easier to point out the problem than it is to say just how it should be solved.
John Kenneth GalbraithIt's great to be with William Buckley, because you don't have to think. He takes a position and you automatically take the opposite one and you know you're right.
John Kenneth GalbraithForeign policy is conducted for the convenience and enjoyment of people in Washington.
John Kenneth GalbraithI would put primary emphasis on a good standard of living equitably distributed. It can't be equal, but one that eliminates the terrible cruelty of poverty.
John Kenneth Galbraith