Harmonies Of Political Economy: With A Notice Of The Life And Writings Of The Author (1860)

Harmonies of Political Economy is a book written by Frederic Bastiat in 1860. The book is a collection of Bastiat's essays on political economy, which he wrote over the course of his career. In the book, Bastiat argues that economic laws are universal and apply to all societies, regardless of their political systems. He also argues that free trade and competition are essential for economic growth and prosperity. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section discusses the nature of economic laws and their relationship to society. The second section focuses on the role of government in the economy, arguing that government intervention often leads to unintended consequences and economic inefficiencies. The third section discusses the importance of free trade and competition in promoting economic growth and prosperity.In addition to the essays, the book also includes a notice of the life and writings of the author, written by his friend and colleague Gustave de Molinari. This section provides a biographical overview of Bastiat's life and career, as well as an analysis of his contributions to the field of political economy.Overall, Harmonies of Political Economy is a seminal work in the field of political economy and a testament to Bastiat's intellectual prowess and commitment to free market principles.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.