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Why did Keynes choose to resign at the Paris Peace Conference? What secrets were hidden behind his illness and disappointment?
Historically, the decisions of the British economist Keynes have, to some extent, reshaped the fate of post-war Europe. He attended the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 as a representative of the British Treasury, seeking to broker an economic recovery that would encompass all nations. However, faced with various violations by other national leaders attending the meeting, his ideals were hit and he eventually chose to resign before the end of the meeting. The decision also reveals Keynes' disappointment and fear about economic healing.
His illness during the Paris Peace Conference and his disappointment with future peace plans made it impossible for him to continue to stick to his beliefs, and he eventually chose to resign in protest.
Keynes' Background and Thought
Keynes worked on British fiscal affairs during the war, and his early works, such as A Treatise on the Theory of Probability, were critical of conventional views in economics. His background in Kaiser and his handling of military crises and the finances that followed also earned him the opportunity to speak at the conference. However, when he arrived in Paris, he was greeted by the contradictions and debates of the conference.
Economic Background of the Paris Peace Conference
At the conference, Keynes advocated that reparations to Germany should be limited or even non-existent. He believes that such a huge recovery burden would stifle Europe's economic recovery. Although he tried to propose a more harmonious solution at the meeting, he was rebuffed.
In Keynes' view, economic recovery could not be achieved by a treaty, but should be based on fair peace conditions.
The interweaving of heart disease and disappointment
As the conference progressed, Keynes' health deteriorated rapidly, which undoubtedly exacerbated his disappointment with the hastily negotiated peace agreement. In order to better protect the future of his country and the continent, he finally decided to withdraw. He believed that the treaty not only limited Germany's recovery but also put the whole of Europe at risk of collapse.
Many leaders' so-called "victories" are meant to be displays of power rather than real peace and restoration.
Keynes's Farewell and The Economic Consequences of Peace
After resigning, Keynes wrote "The Economic Consequences of the Peace" in just two months. The book emphasizes that if future peace is not based on fairness, it will face greater conflicts and difficulties. He wrote under a pseudonym, which allowed his ideas to resonate around the world.
In the book, his insightful analysis made the concept of "Khalakian Peace" gradually known to the public, reminding the international community to pay attention to economic fairness.
Influence on later generations
Keynes's work not only had an impact on the international community at the time, but also foreshadowed future conflicts. It is not just a treatise on economics, but a call for human dignity and peaceful recovery. This book made Keynes' academic status rise and was praised by many politicians.
SummaryKeynes's decision to resign was not always due to his personal illness and disappointment, but rather to his desire for a reasonable peace and economic stability. His warnings were increasingly taken seriously over time and ultimately had a profound impact on 20th century history. Can people learn from past failures and avoid repeating them?
