Janus: The Papers of John Maynard Keynes

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CAC	Collaborative writing
CO	Comments by J.M. Keynes on articles, memoranda, etc., received
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The Papers of John Maynard Keynes

Title	Comments by J.M. Keynes on articles, memoranda, etc., received
Reference	JMK/CO
Covering Dates	1910–1946
Extent and Medium	3 boxes; paper

Content and context

This series contains comments by J.M. Keynes on approximately 100 different items written by others, including works by Harold Barger, W.H. Beveridge, R.H. Brand, T.S. Eliot, Elliot Felkin, L.F. Giblin, R.G. Hawtrey, David Lloyd George, A.C. Pigou, E.W. Playfair, D.H. Robertson, Joan Robinson, W. Stark and H.G. Wells. Subjects discussed include monetary policy and the gold standard, international affairs and economic problems, tariffs, and connections between employment, prices and a living wage.

The papers in this section are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the pamphleteer, memorandum writer or author whose work is appraised by J.M. Keynes.

King's/PP/JMK/CO contains:

Surnames A-D. This file comprises:. Adarkar, B.P., 'Federal finance' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitablity for publication, November 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Alston, Leonard, 'The function of money' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, November 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Angas, L.L.B., 'Economics for Prime Ministers' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, June 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Angell, James W., 'The theory of international prices' (1926) - correspondence, October 1926 (former reference CO/6); . Asquith, Cyril, 'The balance of payments, the abandonment of the gold standard and fiscal policy', a published speech given to the National Liberal Club on 5 November 1931 - pamphlet and correspondence, December 1931 (former reference CO/6); . Barber, D., 'Retail Distributors' Association Inc.18th annual report 1937' - letter of criticism April 1938 (former reference CO/6); . Barger, Harold, 'Progress and monetary policy' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co.Ltd. on its suitability for publication, May-June 1934 (former reference L/34); . Barstow, George, 'Cabinet Bread Subsidy Committee minority report' June 1920 - memorandum and correspondence, July 1920 (former reference L/20); . Bellerby, J.R., 'Monetary stability' - letter to Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, April 1925 (former reference L/25); . Beveridge, W.H., 'Tariffs: the case examined' (1931) - correspondence, March 1931 (former reference CO/6); . Blackett, Basil India, 'Gold reserves', Office memorandum, May 1914 - proof of memorandum and correspondence, June 1914 (former reference CO/3); . Boerjun, Alexis de, 'Das Konjunctur und trend problem bei J.M. Keynes' published in 'Schmollers Jahrbuch', January 1933 - pamphlet and letter of criticism, January 1933 (former reference L/34); . Boissard, A., 'The international control of credit as a means of preventing periodic crises of over production and unemployment' - typescript and correspondence, March 1927 (former reference L/34); . Bonar, J., 'The tables turned' - letter to Macmillan and Co. Ltd suggesting they publish, January 1931 (former reference L/31); . Brailsord, H.N., 'After the peace' (1920) - letter of criticism, January 1921; 'Socialism for today' (1925) - correspondence, November-December 1925; report by 'New Leader' on the Living Wage - correspondence, October 1926 (former reference CO/6; L/21 and L/26); . Brand, R.H., 'International monetary problems', published speech given in New York - pamphlet and correspondence, December 1932-January 1933; 'Stabilise' published in 'Lloyds Bank Review', December 1935 - letter of criticism, December 1935 (former reference CO/6 and L/33); . Bratianu, V.J., 'Survey of the present situation of Romania and prospective programme within the scope of the new economic laws' (1924) - pamphlet and correspondence, October 1924 (former reference A/24/2); . Brookes, Collin: see Hobson, O.R. . Butler, Harold, 'The economic factor in international affairs' (1939) - correspondence, April 1939 (former reference CO/6); . Cahan, J.F., 'The balance of international payments of the United Kingdom', June 1936 - typescript and correspondence, June-July 1936 (former reference L/36); . Clapham, J.H., 'The Bank of England: a history' (1944) - correspondence, May-October 1942 (former reference L/42); . Clark, Colin, 'The British national income 1924-31' - letter to Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, December 1931 (former reference L/31); . Cole, G.D.H., 'Collected papers' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, November 1931 (former reference CO/2); . Commons, J.R., 'Price stabilisation and the Federal Reserve system', published in 'Annalist', 1 April 1927 - clipping and correspondence, April 1927 (former reference L/27); . Cousens, H.E., 'The coal situation in Europe' (1920) - proof and correspondence, September-November 1920 (former reference CO/18); . Crump, Norman, 'Tariffs and the pound' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd on its suitability for publication, April 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Debenham, P.K., 'Commodity markets and the forward exchange market' - typescript and correspondence, 1938-9 (former reference CO/22 and L/39); . Domarchi, J., 'La pensée de J.M. Keynes' (1943) - correspondence, 1945 (former reference CO/6); . Dulles, Eleanor Lansing, 'The French Franc 1914-1928' (1929) - correspondence April, September-October 1929 (former reference CO/6).
27 items in envelope; paper.

1914–1945

Surnames E-G. This file comprises:. Einzig, P., 'The exchange clearing system' (1935) - corrrespondence, November 1935-January 1936 (former reference L/36); . Eliot, T.S., 'Full employment and the responsibility of Christians' published in 'Christian Newsletter' under the pseudonym 'Metoikos', 21 March 1945 - pamphlets and correspondence, March-April 1945 (former reference L/45); . Ezekiel, Mordechai, title not given (piece concerns investment) - letter of criticism, June 1941 (former reference CO/6); . Fayle, C.E., 'The great settlement' (1915) - correspondence, 1915-16 (former reference CO/17); . Feaveryear, A.E., 'The pound sterling' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, March 1930 (former reference L/30); . Felkin, Elliott (League of Nations) - correspondence concerning the financial sanctions to be included in the draft Disarmament Protocol, 1924; comments on typescript draft convention for financial assistance to those states which are victims of aggression, 1928 (former reference CO/21); . Flanders, A.J., 'Wages policy in war time' (1941) - pamphlet and correspondence, September 1941; 'Equality of sacrifice and income' published in 'Renaissance for right, freedom and progress', October 1941- journal and correspondence, November 1941-February 1942 (former reference CO/14); . Flint, F.S., 'The plain man and Mr. Keynes' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, May-June 1939 (former reference L/39); . Fraser, L.M., 'Economic sanctions (1934) - printed leaflet and correspondence, March 1934 (former reference L/34); . Giblin, L.F., 'The Australian tariff' (1929) - correspondence Aug, December 1929; 'Exchange and tariff proposals', 'Fixing the rate of exchange', July 1932 - typescripts and correspondence, April-August 1932 (former reference CO/6).
18 items in envelope; paper.

1915–1945

Surname H. This file comprises:. Haberler, G., League of Nations, 'Systematic analysis of the theories of the business cycle' (1934) - booklet and correspondence, August 1934 (former reference CO/6); . Haladjian, B., 'De la crise à la prosperité' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, May-June 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Halm, George N., 'International monetary cooperation' (1945) - correspondence, June-July 1945 (former reference CO/6); . Harrod, R.F., 'The trade cycle' (1937) - correspondence, also with D.H. Robertson, January-April 1937 (former reference CO/10); . Hawtrey, R.G., 'Capital and employment' (1937) - correspondence, proof of part of Chapter V amended in autograph manuscript by J.M. Keynes and R.G. Hawtrey, March-May 1937 (former reference CO/10); . Hayek, F.A., ['A rejoinder to Mr. Keynes' published in 'Economica', November 1931] - correspondence, December 1931-February 1932; 'Capital consumption' - typescript, 1932; (ed.), 'An inquiry...' by Thornton (1939) - letter of criticism, April 1931; 'Profits, interest and investment' (1939) - correspondence, September-October 1939; 'Mill, the spirit of the age' (1942) introduction by F.A. Hayek- memorandum on J.S. Mill, correspondence, January 1943; 'Road to serfdom' (1943) - letter of criticism, June 1944 (former reference CO/6); . Henderson, H., 'Notes on the international economic history of the inter-war period', December 1943 - typescript and correspondence, 1944 (former reference CO/7); . Hicks, J.R., 'The theory of wages' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, April 1932; 'Mr. Hawtrey on the bank rate' published in 'Manchester School', vol. X, no. 1, 1939 - letter of criticism, July 1939 (former reference CO/2 and 6); . Hobson, J.A. (possibly), 'Physiology of industry' 1935 - correspondence, July-August 1935; 'Confessions of an economic heretic' (1938) - correspondence, March-April 1938 (former reference CO/6 and L/39); . Hobson, O.R. and Collin Brooks, 'History of the financial crisis of 1931' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, November-December 1931 (former reference CO/2).
13 items in envelope; paper.

1931–1945

Surnames J-L. This file comprises:. Jerome, Pierre, 'Programme du front populaire' (1935) - typescript and correspondence, September-October 1935 (former reference CO/6); . Kalecki, M., 'The economics of full employment' (1944) - correspondence, December 1944-January 1945 (former reference CO/6); . Klotz, L.L., 'De la guerre à la paix' (1924) - correspondence with A. Chamberlain, O. Niemeyer, E. Rowe-Dutton and others concerning the book's allegations and their defence of British action at the Paris Peace Conference, with copies of certain Treasury documents, 1919, typescript review by J.M. Keynes, clippings of letters exchanged in the British and foreign press, January-February 1924 (Former reference CO/16); . Koopmans, Tjalling, 'Logic of econometric business cycle research' published in 'Journal of Political Economy', vol. XLIX, no. 2, April 1941 - off-print and correspondence, May-June 1941 (former reference CO/6); . Kreugar, Ivar - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning the feasibility of publishing a book about him, suggested by T.G. Barman, April 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Larranaga, P.J.M., 'Gold and the world depression', December 1930 - typescript and correspondence, January 1931; 'Looking to the salvation of South America: first lessons of the economic earthquake', November 1931 - typescript and correspondence, January-August 1932; 'The new theory of money', February 1932 - typescript and correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning the publication of a series of essays by him 'Lectures in the void', February 1932 (former reference CO/2 and L/31); . Laurence, J.S., 'Stabilisation of prices' (1928) - correspondence, January-February 1929 (former reference CO/6); . Lerner, A.P., 'Functional finance and the federal debt' published in 'Social Research', vol. 10, no. 1, February 1943 - off-print and autograph manuscript notes by J.M. Keynes on deficit finances; 'Economics of control' (1944) - letter from J.M. Keynes suggesting he write complimentary piece for its promotion, October 1944 (former reference CO/2 and CO/6); . Lindahl, Erik, 'A note on the dynamic pricing policy', October 1934 - typescript and correspondence, November-December 1934 (former reference L/34); . Lloyd George, David, 'The truth about war debts' (1932) - letter of criticism, March 1932.
66 items in envelope; paper.

1924–1945

Surnames M-O. This file comprises:. MacFadyean, A., untitled (concerns reparations and the Young Plan) - correspondence with the author on its suitability for publication, December 1929-January 1930 (former reference L/30); . MacGregor, A.G., 'Elimination of simple fallacy will bring lasting prosperity and peace' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, May 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Mackay, A.G.N., 'Memorandum on the advantage of a new type of investment trust', January 1934 - typescript and correspondence, January 1934 (former reference L/34); . Macmillan, Harold, memorandum on government's economic policy - typescript (untitled) and correspondence, June-September 1932 (former reference CO/6); . Marrack, P.R., 'The British demand for imports 1924-1938', May 1939 - typescript and letter, July 1939 (former reference A/39); . Meade, J.R., 'Equilibrium rate of interest' - letter of introduction to Macmillan and Co. Ltd. and correspondence concerning the author and his work, January 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Mukerjee, Radhakamal, untitled (concerns the Indian economy) - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, September 1934 (former reference L/34); . Northam, R., 'Tariffs and the crisis' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, January 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Ohlin, Bertil, memorandum on Hungary's rearmament programme, February 1939 - typescript and correspondence, March 1939 (former reference L/39).
7 items in envelope; paper.

1932–1939

Surnames Pa-Pe. This file comprises:. Paddison, H.C., 'Lang Plan: the case for Australia' - correspondence, February, April 1932 (former reference L/32); . Pearson, Karl, 'A first study of the influence of parental alcoholism on the physique and ability of the offspring' (1910) - correspondence, review by J.M. Keynes, letters to the press in dispute with Karl Pearson's findings 1910-11, includes letters from A. Marshall, G. Udny Yule and others and several pamphlets produced by temperance and eugenicist activists (former reference CO/13); . Peddie, J. Taylor, 'The crisis of the pound' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. concerning its suitability for publication, December 1931 (former reference CO/2).
77 items in envelope; paper.

1910–1932

Surnames Pi-Pl. This file comprises:. Pigou, A.C., 'Analytical account of the general economic movement in UK between the Armistice and the restoration of the Gold Standard', 1942 - typescript and correspondence, 1942-3 (former reference CO/8); . Playfair, E.W., 'A history of the UK's American debt 1914-19' - typescript and correspondence, 1933 (former reference CO/5); . Plesch, [first name unknown] - letter of criticism relating to the [untitled] book written by the brother of Janos Plesch (J.M. Keynes' doctor), 28 August 1943 (former reference CO/6).
15 items in envelope; paper.

1933–1943

Surnames R. This file comprises:. Reddaway, W.B., 'The Russian monetary and financial system' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, February-March 1935 (former reference L/35); . Rittershausen, Heinrich, 'Arbeitslosigkeit und Kapitalbilding' (1930) - pamphlet and correspondence, October and December 1930 (former referrence CO/6); . Robertson, D.H., 'Saving and hoarding' published in 'Economic Journal', vol. XLIII, no. 171, September 1933 - off-print, correspondence (also with A.C. Pigou, R.G. Hawtrey and G. Shove), typescript notes on definitions of saving, proof of J.M. Keynes' reply, 1931-3. Debate arises partly out of responses to 'Treatise on Money' (1930). (former reference CO/4); . Robinson, Joan, 'Monopoly' - correspondence with Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on its suitability for publication, November 1932; unidentified article (amplifies certain points made in 'Long period theory of unemployment') - correspondence, September-October 1937; 'An essay on Marxian economics' (1942) - letters, August 1942 (former reference CO/2 and CO/6); . Rorty, M.C., 'Notes re plan to expedite business recovery', January 1932 - correspondence, January-February 1932 (former reference CO/6); . Rovere, C.B. and Rennie, R.A. (pseud.), 'Balanced distribution toward economic equilibrium through social dividends and economic program for planners national and international' (1943) - pamphlet and correspndence, July, November 1943 (former reference L/43); . Rowe, Reginald, 'The ethics of interest leading to a proposal for dealing with the national debt', undated - correspondence, March-April 1943 (former reference L/43).
29 items in envelope; paper.

1930–1943

Surnames Sa-Stark, W. (part). This file comprises:. Sachs, Alexander, 'A new measure of defense progress and comparisons with non-defense activities in the American economy', June 1941 - memorandum and correspondence, July 1941 (former reference CO/6); . Shackle, G.L.S., 'Expectations, investment and income' (1938) - correspondence, April 1938 (former reference CO/6); . Shaw, Alexander, 'War debts and reparations' (1932) - typescript, published paper and correspondence, January 1932 (former reference CO/6); . Singer, H.W., 'The inflexibility of the price system' published in 'Transactions of Manchester Statistical Society', 1939 - letter of criticism, April 1939 (former reference CO/6); . Stark, W. 'Bentham anthology' and 'The ideal foundations of economic thought ...' - correspondence concerning his work and personal circumstances as a refugee scholar, and on his behalf with the Society for the Protection of Science and Learning, 1940-5 (former reference CO/1/1).
10 items in envelope; paper.

1932–1945

Surnames Stark, W. (part). This file comprises part of J.M. Keynes' commentary on W. Stark, 'Bentham anthology' - typescript (former reference CO/1/2).
6 booklets and 1 file in envelope; paper.

1940–1945

Surnames Stark, W. (part)-Y. This file comprises:. Stark, W., 'The ideal foundations of economic thought: three essays on the philosophy of economics' - typescripts (former reference CO/1/2); . Stein, E. de, 'Fair trade: a new solution' - typescript memorandum and correspondence, December 1930 (former reference CO/6); . Strachey, John, 'Revolution by reason' (1925) - correspondence, November 1925-January 1926 (former reference L/26); . Sutherland, I.M., 'The monetary puzzle' (1934) - correspondence, December 1934-March 1935 (former reference L/34); . Temperley, Harold, 'History of the peace conference' (1920-1) - correspondence, November-December 1920, July 1921; 'Europe in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, 1798-1932' (1932) - correspondence, May 1932 (former reference CO/19 and L/32); . Timlin, Mabel, notes on the multiplier, February 1940 - correspondence, February-March 1940 (former reference L/40); . Tinbergen, J., 'A method and its application to investment activity' (statistical testing of business cycle theories I, 1939) - pamphlet and correspondence with R.F. Harrod and R.F. Kahn on the book at proof stage and on J.M. Keynes' review of it for the 'Economic Journal', with proof and off-print of review, 1938-9 (former reference CO/15); . Tomkinson, C.W. 'A policy for agriculture and for the relief of unemployment by the use of state credit', January 1924 - memorandum and comment, February 1924 (former reference CO/20); . Trades Union Congress, 'The gold reserve and its relation with industry', March 1928 - original memorandum, revised version and correspondence, March 1928 (former reference L/28); . Viner, J., 'Clapham on the Bank of England' published in 'Economica', vol. XII, no. 46, May 1945 - off-print and letter of criticism, January 1946 (former reference CO/6); . Wells, H.G., untitled - letter of criticism, August 1931 (former reference L/31); . Wicksell, K., 'Vorlesungen' (1 Jena, 1913) translated by E. Classen as 'Lectures in political economy' (1935) - correspondence and memorandum for Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on the merits of Classen's translation, Sept-October 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Yates, Lamartine - letter to Macmillan and Co. Ltd. on his suitability as a translator of economic works from French and German, January 1932 (former reference CO/2); . Yule, G.U., 'Statistics of literary vocabulary' - correspondence with Cambridge University Press on its suitability for publication, June 1942 (former reference L/42); . Unidentified, autograph manuscript alterations to a letter [possibly for publication by a Liberal Party candidate], with report of an interview between the unidentified candidate and Tom Johnston, 7 August 1928 and transcript of an article in 'Pall Mall', 28 September 1928 giving the views of Philip Snowden on the likely outcome of the General Election. Letter headed 'Churt August 26 1928' in J.M. Keynes' hand (former reference CO/9).
10 items in envelope; paper.

1920–1946