Consumption and Management

Postscript

After 30 years, with nine revisions, I have finished this book and unloaded a heavy burden in my heart.

After Consumption and Management was published, several hundred of the media made related reports at different times. In less than a year, the reaction in society was beyond my expectation. Many readers found it time-consuming to finish the three volumes of Consumption and Management, nearly 1,500,000 words, so an abridged version was required. Some professionals also think the abridged On Consumption has a positive meaning for readers to get the whole contents of the book in a relatively short time. I took advice and created a bridged version. Meanwhile, when reprinting, I added two articles: ‘Financial Crisis and Theorists’ Responsibility’, ...