Elementary Treatise On Individual And Public Wealth: In Which The Principal Questions Of Political Economy Are Explained And Elucidated (1835)

An Elementary Treatise On Individual And Public Wealth: In Which The Principal Questions Of Political Economy Are Explained And Elucidated is a book written by Lewis Say and published in 1835. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of political economy, a field that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The author begins by discussing the concept of individual wealth, explaining the factors that contribute to it, such as labor, capital, and land. He then delves into the concept of public wealth, which refers to the wealth of a nation or society as a whole. The author explains how public wealth is created and how it can be distributed fairly among the members of society.Throughout the book, Say explores various economic theories and principles, including supply and demand, competition, and the role of government in the economy. He also discusses the impact of international trade on a nation's economy and the importance of economic growth.Overall, An Elementary Treatise On Individual And Public Wealth provides a comprehensive overview of political economy and is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the principles that govern the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.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.