Turgot and the Six Edicts (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Shepherd, Robert Perry

 
9781334465949: Turgot and the Six Edicts (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and impact of Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, a significant 18th-century French statesman. Turgot was an economist and liberal reformer who served as the finance minister of France under Louis XVI from 1774 to 1776. Turgot sought to implement free market policies and reduce the powers and privileges of the aristocracy and guilds, which set him at odds with many powerful vested interests. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Turgot's economic theories, exploring his influential writings on the formation and distribution of wealth. It situates Turgot in his historical context, highlighting the ongoing debate about his relationship to the Physiocrats, a group of influential economists who advocated a laissez-faire approach to economic policy. Ultimately, the book sheds light on Turgot's role as a forerunner of modern economic thought and his enduring relevance to our understanding of economic principles and their application in shaping just and equitable societies.

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