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“All money is essentially merchandize.”

Quote by Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune

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Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune

Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune, was a prominent French statesman, economist, and philosopher. He played a significant role in the Enlightenment in 18th-century France, known for his contributions to economic liberalism. more

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