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John Kenneth Galbraith in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Dec. 28, 1987 | DURATION: 00:51:44

Synopsis

Focus of the interview is Galbraith's book Economics in Perspective: A Critical History.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 28, 1987

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

People

Business People

Tags

Galbraith, John Kenneth, 1908---Interviews Economists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Galbraith, John Kenneth, 1908-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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