John Maynard Keynes
1883-1946 · British · 20th Century
Known for: Most influential economist of the 20th century and a spectacularly successful investor
Revolutionized economics: governments should spend during recessions to stimulate demand. Made a personal fortune speculating in currencies and commodities.
Bloomsbury Group member, married Russian ballerina Lydia Lopokova. Bisexual. Predicted WWII in The Economic Consequences of the Peace. Designed the Bretton Woods system.
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