The idea of confidence, of the emotions of the population, is an incredibly important one in economics. John Maynard Keynes called it 'animal spirit.' And if people are feeling generally good about the future, they're more likely to spend money, to start new companies; companies are more likely to hire people, make investments. Adam Davidson, journalist
Adam Davidson is an American journalist, radio personality, and co-founder of the podcast Planet Money.
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