Topic: John Kenneth Galbraith

New Year's resolution: Seek the other side in political commentary

Thirty years ago, I got into the habit of consulting a political commentator with whom I might disagree, starting with William F. Buckley Jr. While only others can say if it’s made me a better citizen, I do know that it's been a great deal of fun, not to mention enlightening.

When some yell 'scarcity,' time to act abundantly

The recent Republican plan to offset hurricane relief through budget cuts reflects an outmoded 'scarcity doctrine' that invites limitation in society. Applying a loaves-and-fishes 'abundance model' does the opposite. A small liberal arts college in North Carolina shows why.

Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius

How much should the government intervene in the economy of a free society? Sylvia Nasar traces a century of debate.

Lyndon B. Johnson

This biography of LBJ is the latest in the well-received American Presidents Series.

The words we need for the state we're in

On reflection, the Monitor's language columnist decides that bailout isn't a bad choice after all for 'Word of the Year.'

The life and work of Studs Terkel

Christopher Buckley and the oddities of truth