affluent quotes

In the affluent society, no useful distinction can be made between luxuries and necessities.

-Galbraith,John Kenneth
  The Affluent Society.

It is the good fortune of the affluent country that the opportunity cost of economic discussion is low and hence it can afford all kinds.

-Galbraith,John Kenneth
Economics, Peace, and Laughter.

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