Which of these French economists was NOT influenced by Maurice Allais?
John Maynard Keynes
Gérard Debreu
Jacques Lesourne
Edmond Malinvaud
Answer
The answer is John Maynard Keynes. Keynes, although a prominent economist, was not influenced by Maurice Allais. Allais' work focused on general equilibrium theory, monetary theory, and economic efficiency, while Keynes' theories centered around macroeconomics and government intervention in the economy. Their perspectives on economic thought were quite distinct, with Allais emphasizing microeconomic foundations and Keynes advocating for active demand management policies.
The Master of Modern Economics: The Maurice Allais Quiz
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