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Jean-Baptiste Say

(1767–1832) Economist

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Jean-Baptiste Say was an economist.

Quick Facts About Jean-Baptiste Say

Born
January 5, 1767
Died
November 14, 1832
Profession
Economist
Notable works
A treatise on political economy, or, the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth

About Jean-Baptiste Say

Jean-Baptiste Say was a liberal French economist and businessman who argued in favor of competition, free trade, and lifting restraints on business. He is best known for Say's law—also known as the law of markets—which he popularized, although scholars disagree as to whether it was Say who first articulated the theory. Moreover, he was one of the first economists to study entrepreneurship and conceptualized entrepreneurs as organizers and leaders of the economy. He was also closely involved in the development of the École spéciale de commerce et d'industrie (ESCP), historically the first business school to be established.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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