“No human being has the faculty of originally creating matter, which is more than nature itself can do. But any one may avail himself of the agents offered him by nature, to invest matter with utility.”
Quote by Jean-Baptiste Say
Work
A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth
This scholarly work delves into the foundational concepts of political economy, examining the processes of wealth generation, distribution, and consumption. It offers an in-depth analysis of economic systems and their impact on society. more
Author
Jean-Baptiste Say
Jean-Baptiste Say, an economist, was born on January 5, 1767, and died on November 15, 1832. He was one of the representative figures of the classical school of economics and is known for his profound understanding of the market economy and his advocacy for free economy. more
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