“But what must be the character of that policy, which aims at national prosperity through the impoverishment of a large proportion of the home producers, with a view to supply foreigners at a cheaper rate, and give them all the benifet of the national privation and self denial?”
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 production, distribution, and consumption. It offers an in-depth analysis of economic theories and practices that have shaped the understanding of wealth management and societal prosperity. 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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