John Maynard Keynes books in order
British economist
- Lived
- 1883–1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
John Maynard Keynes published 2 novels, 1 novella, 10 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with The Economic Consequences of the Peace (1919). The best-known is The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936).
Updated September 2026
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The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
John Maynard Keynes's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Treatise on Probability (1921)
A Treatise on Money (1930)
Novellas in order
How To Pay For The War (1940)
Non-fiction in order
A Tract on Monetary Reform (1923)
Essays in Persuasion (1931)
The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936)
Essays in Biography (1963)
The Collected Writings John Maynard Keynes Xiii the General Theory and After Part 1 Preparation (1973)
The Collected Writings (1978)
The Collected Writings of John Maynard Keynes (1978)
Keynes and Public Policy After Fifty Years (1987)
Lectures, 1932-35, Notes of a Representative Student (1989)
Other books in order
Indian Currency and Finance (1913)
A Revision of the Treaty (1922)
The Economic Consequences of Mr. Churchill (1925)
Laissez-faire and Communism (1926)
Two Memoirs (1949)
Two Memoirs: Dr. Melchior, a Defeated Enemy; and My Early Beliefs (1949)
End of Laissez-Faire (1964)
About John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes, was an English economist whose writings are considered the basis for the school of thought known as Keynesian economics, as well as its various offshoots. Originally trained in mathematics, he built on and refined earlier work on the causes of business cycles. His ideas, further developed after his death as New Keynesianism, are seen as foundational to mainstream macroeconomics. He has been referred to as the "father of macroeconomics" and is considered one of the most influential economists of the 20th century.
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John Maynard Keynes FAQ
- How many books has John Maynard Keynes written?
- John Maynard Keynes published 2 novels, 1 novella, 10 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Maynard Keynes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.
- What is John Maynard Keynes's last book?
- How To Pay For The War (1940).
- What is John Maynard Keynes's most famous book?
- The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936) is John Maynard Keynes's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Maynard Keynes's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by John Maynard Keynes are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.