John Kenneth Galbraith

He was in India for years,and he understood our ways.He likes the indian philosopy an became part of a permanent fiture in delhi,we miss him

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I knew the gentleman by reputation only and like many others had the greatest of respect for him. I hope Pres-elect, Obama will refer to his many writings. My deepest sympathy to his family. Cynthia Beattie, Kitchener, Ontario. November 7th, 2008.

Please accept my condolences.

God Bless

I remember Mr Galbraith for his kindness and generosity and his wit. The mark he left on this world is there for generations to learn from. A great but humble man. Rest in Peace.

Who could ever call economics the 'dismal science' having heard or read Galbraith. A giant in the world of economics and one of the few who could claim to have made economics accessible to the ordinary man. A humanist, he will be sadly missed.

I read Galbraith's Ambassodors Journal in 1970 on a TWA flight from Bombay to Chicago. He often poked fun at India & Indians but was always thought of as a friend. Public discourse is the poorer without him.

When my sister-in-law decided to do a PHD in economics. I bought her a copy of JKG's "The Great Crash." And it is with a crash of heart that I pay him tribute. For he was to me a model of humaness and compassion, qualities that many technocrats lack.

John Galbraith was an amazing man - larger than life in every sense of the word. He became a good friend of my uncle when he was Ambassador to India and I was privileged to visit him and his wife, Kitty, in their home when I was a teenager. He had a wonderful sense of humor and told the best stories.
I saw him a few times later in life when he was speaking at public forums and he was warm and gracious every time, greeting me with great bear hugs.
He will be greatly missed,...