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“But, is it possible for princes and ministers to be enlightened, when private individuals are not so?”

Quote by Jean-Baptiste Say

Book:A treatise on political economy: or, The production, distribution and consumption of wealth

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A treatise on political economy: or, The production, distribution and consumption of wealth

A comprehensive examination of the economic systems and theories surrounding the generation, distribution, and consumption of wealth, offering insights into the functioning of economies. more

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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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Book:A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

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Source: A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

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Book:A treatise on political economy

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Book:A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

Source: A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

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Book:A treatise on political economy; or, The production, distribution, and consumption of wealth. Tr. by C.R. Prinsep, with notes

Source: A treatise on political economy; or, The production, distribution, and consumption of wealth. Tr. by C.R. Prinsep, with notes

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Book:A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

Source: A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

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Book:A treatise on political economy

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Book:A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

Source: A Treatise on Political Economy; Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

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Book:A Treatise on Political Economy: Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth

Source: A Treatise on Political Economy: Or, The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth