“It is a melancholy but an undoubted fact, that, even in the most thriving countries, part of the population annually dies of mere want. Not that all who perish from want absolutely die of hunger; though this calamity is of more frequent occurrence than is generally supposed.”
Quote by Jean-Baptiste Say
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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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