John Maynard Keynes, author of The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money, argued that

a. classical economic theory was correct
b. the government should follow a policy of laissez faire
c. the critiques of classical economics were flawed
d. the economy does not always perform well in the absence of government guidance
e. instead of focusing on money, the government should control interest rates


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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