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

    -John Kenneth Galbraith
      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.

    -John Kenneth Galbraith
    Economics, Peace, and Laughter.

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