# François Quesnay — Progress and Poverty character guide

> François Quesnay in Progress and Poverty by Henry George.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Quesnay

**First appearance:** 0008-book-i-wages-and-capital

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Endorsements and Objections](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/progress_and_poverty_se/chapters/iv-endorsements-and-objections)

Mentioned as head of the French Economists who proposed abolishing all taxes except a tax on land value.

### [Of the Effect Upon the Production of Wealth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/progress_and_poverty_se/chapters/i-of-the-effect-upon-the-production-of-wealth)

Mentioned for his proposition of a single tax on rent, which the chapter builds upon.

## Links

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