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Œuvres Complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, tome 7 / mises en ordre, revues et annotées d'après les manuscrits de l'auteur

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The volume assembles newspaper articles, unfinished drafts, and personal correspondence that engage economic, political, and social questions. Contributions range from concise journalistic interventions defending vulnerable groups and critiquing administrative arbitrariness to essays on public education, fiscal concerns, and industrial instruction. An editor arranges published pieces chronologically, presents manuscript sketches in their incomplete form, and closes with letters that clarify positions and respond to debates of the day. The collection juxtaposes polished argumentation with tentative outlines and personal remarks, revealing both advocacy aims and the author's working methods.

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Frédéric Bastiat

Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850) was a French economist, writer, and political theorist known for his advocacy of classical liberalism and free market principles. His influential works, such as "The Law" and "Economic Sophisms," critique government intervention in the economy and promote individual liberty. Bastiat's writings emphasize the importance of understanding the unseen consequences of economic policies, making him a pivotal figure in the development of economic thought. His ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on economics and political philosophy, highlighting the enduring relevance of his insights into the nature of freedom and the role of government.

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