In recent times no problem has been more puzzling to thoughtful people than why, in a troubled world, we make such poor use of our affluence. (John Kenneth Galbraith)

In recent times no problem has been more puzzling to thoughtful people than why, in a troubled world, we make such poor use of our affluence.

John Kenneth Galbraith

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