The Physiocrats

''The Physiocrats: Six Lectures On The French Economistes Of The Eighteenth Century'' is a book written by Henry Higgs in 1897. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the French economists of the 18th century, known as the physiocrats. The physiocrats were a group of French intellectuals who believed in the importance of natural laws and the role of agriculture in the economy. The book is divided into six lectures, each of which delves into a different aspect of the physiocrats’ economic theories. The first lecture provides an introduction to the physiocrats and their ideas, while the second lecture focuses on the role of agriculture in the economy. The third lecture discusses the physiocrats’ views on taxation, while the fourth lecture explores their ideas on trade and commerce. The fifth lecture focuses on the physiocrats’ views on the role of the state in the economy, while the final lecture examines the legacy of the physiocrats and their influence on later economic thinkers. Throughout the book, Higgs provides detailed analysis and critique of the physiocrats’ ideas, as well as their impact on economic theory and policy. Overall, ''The Physiocrats: Six Lectures On The French Economistes Of The Eighteenth Century'' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the physiocrats and their contributions to economic thought. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics or the development of economic theory.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.