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Why do armed conflicts happen? How can we achieve lasting peace? In the Researching Peace podcast, you will meet the leading researchers in peace and conflict research and other experts in the field. Researching Peace is produced by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University. Some episodes are produced in collaboration with the Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament and focus on issues of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The views expressed in the podcast are those of each contributor and do not represent the official position of either the University or the Department. More about us Department of Peace and Conflict Research - Uppsala University
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Philosophy Tea - John Maynard Keynes
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
This episode discusses John Maynard Keynes’ important work of political economy, The Economic Consequences of the Peace. Critical of the harsh reparation payments imposed on Germany after World War I by the Treaty of Versailles (1919), Keynes argues that these will lead to increased suffering by the German people and to economic and political instability. He instead proposes financial assistance to rebuild Germany and war-ravaged Europe, much like the Marshall Plan would do after WW II. Throughout his long and distinguished career Keynes challenged conventional economic thinking, including leaving the gold standard and advocating state intervention to end the Great Depression in the 1930’s. Keynes’ unique ability to sense how the world economy was changing and to develop new economic policies to deal with it speaks to us today as we gradually emerge from the Corona pandemic that has radically altered our world.
This episode of the Philosophy Tea, focusing on John Maynard Keynes, was recorded and edited at Reginateatern, which also served as the host venue for the event on 19 May 2017.
Producer: Paul Kessel
The Philosophy Tea talks were held regularly at the Regina Theatre in Uppsala from 2014 to 2021. During these well attended events – where tea, scones and jam were served – Professor Peter Wallensteen and Guest Lecturer Daniel Ogden, both of Uppsala University, discussed thinkers who have contributed to our understanding of peace and justice. In all, 40 sessions were held, of which 31 are recorded. The session were also supported by Uppsala University as part of its outreach activities.
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