高级英语阅读课件.ppt

Lesson 1 How to Get the Poor off our conscience Preparation: Author: John Kenneth Galbraith John Kenneth Galbraith, Paul M. Warburg Professor of Economics Emeritus at Harvard University, noted economist and author, former ambassador to India, and former presidential adviser, died April 29, 2006 when he was 97. John Kenneth Galbraith was a towering figure in every sense of the word, said Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers. His ideas were some of the most important economic and political contributions of the second half of the 20th century. A Harvard icon, we will not see his like again. 2. Cultural background 1) 2. Paul Moritz Warburg (August 10, 1868 - January 24, 1932) was a jewish German-American banker and early advocate of the U.S Federal Reserve system. The Paul M. Warburg chair in Economics at Harvard university was named in his honour, a title which is currently held by Professor Robert J. Barro. 2) Emeritus is an adjective that is used in the title of a retired professor, bishop or other professional. The term is used when a person of importance in a given profession retires, so that his or her former rank can still be used in his or her title. This is particularly useful when establishing the authority a person might have to comment, lecture or write on a particular subject. The word is typically used as a postpositive adjective but can also be used as a prepositive adjective. It is frequently capitalized when it forms part of a title. 3) Keynesian economics: also called Keynesianism, or Keynesian Theory, is an economic theory based on the ideas of 20th century British economist John Maynard Keynes. Keynesian economics promotes a mixed economy, where both the state and the private sector play an important role. II. Outline of the essay Part 1 (para.1-2): The oldest project in “getting the poor off our conscience” Part 2 (para. 3-9): 5 historical solutions Part 3 (para. 10-11): a transition Part 4 (para.12-20): 5