Reflections On The Formation And The Distribution Of Riches, 1770 (1898)

By Anne Robert Jacques Turgot

Book Overview

Reflections On The Formation And The Distribution Of Riches is a book written by Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, also known as Baron de Laune, in 1770. This book was originally written in French and was published in 1898 in English. Turgot was a French economist, statesman, and philosopher who served as the Controller-General of Finances under King Louis XVI.In this book, Turgot discusses the factors that contribute to the formation and distribution of wealth. He argues that wealth is not determined by the amount of gold and silver in a country, but rather by the productivity of its citizens. Turgot also discusses the importance of free trade and the dangers of protectionism, as well as the role of government in regulating the economy.Turgot's ideas were influential in the development of classical economics and were later expanded upon by economists such as Adam Smith. Reflections On The Formation And The Distribution Of Riches is considered a seminal work in the field of economics and is still studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164850342
• ISBN13: 9781164850342
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"