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Here's the full Kenneth Galbraith reference: He ridiculed the Reaganite trickle-down theory of wealth distribution, preferring the earthier phrase "the horse-a
by xherberta 10y ago
Here's the full Kenneth Galbraith reference:
He ridiculed the Reaganite trickle-down theory of wealth distribution, preferring the earthier phrase "the horse-and-sparrow theory" - "If you feed the horse enough oats, some will pass through to the road for the sparrows."
From this interesting (long) overview of Galbraith's life and work: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2002/apr/06/socialsciences.highereducation https://www.theguardian.com/education/2002/apr/06/socialscie...