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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Frédéric Bastiat

By Frédéric Bastiat

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Discover how one economist used creative analogies to argue for economic freedom and expose the hidden costs of government control.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Frédéric Bastiat" by Frédéric Bastiat is a compilation of writings designed to bring 19th-century economic thought to a modern audience. Focused mainly on political economy, it explores the values of free trade and exposes the flaws in protectionist policies. Readers are given direct access to Bastiat’s core arguments, like those found in his influential essays "What is Free Trade?" and "The Law," that champion individual freedom and economic liberty. He breaks down complex economic ideas using relatable examples like the "Broken Window Fallacy," revealing how government actions can unintentionally harm economic growth. This collection presents Bastiat's lasting influence on classical liberal economics.

About the Author

Claude-Frédéric Bastiat was a French economist, writer and a prominent member of the French liberal school.

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