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François Quesnay

French economist and physiocrat whose theories on land and wealth are discussed.

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Also known as Quesnay

First appearance: book i wages and capital

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In Endorsements and Objections: Mentioned as head of the French Economists who proposed abolishing all taxes except a tax on land value. Later, in Of the Effect Upon the Production of Wealth: Mentioned for his…

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