
FAQ About John Maynard Keynes

How did Keynes's early life influence his economic theories?
John Maynard Keynes's early life, including his education at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, exposed him to influential thinkers and economists. His upbringing in an academic environment fostered a deep interest in economic theory and the functioning of markets. The economic conditions he observed later, such as the post-World War I economy, helped shape his views on the necessity of government intervention in markets.