Why Was J.M. Keynes the Greatest Economist of the Century?

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Hello Sir,

I am an undergraduate student of economics at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and I am currently sitting my final examinations. I have been asked to write an essay on who I feel the greatest economist of the 20th Century was and I am understandably drawn to Keynes. Having used the internet for research I get the impression that you have a keen interest and respect for Keynes and would be grateful if you could give me a little help.

Basically I would just like to know if you could suggest a few brief justifications as to Keynes being the greatest economist of the last century, in a sense reasons why he is and other economists are not.

I understand that you are probably very busy, but I would be grateful of any reply no matter how small. Of course I will understand if a reply is not possible but thank you for reading this anyway. If you do send me a reply, I am afraid it would have to be quite soon as I must complete my essay by Sunday 14th May.

Thanks you for listening

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