Letters To Mr. Malthus On Several Subjects Of Political Economy And On The Cause Of The Stagnation Of Commerce (1821)

""Letters to Mr. Malthus on Several Subjects of Political Economy: And on the Cause of the Stagnation of Commerce"" is a book written by the French economist Jean Baptiste Say in 1821. The book consists of a series of letters addressed to his contemporary, the British economist Thomas Malthus, in which Say discusses various economic issues of the time, including the relationship between population growth and economic development, the role of government in the economy, and the causes of economic stagnation. Say argues that economic growth is driven by the production and exchange of goods and services, rather than the accumulation of wealth, and that government intervention in the economy can often do more harm than good. He also offers a critique of Malthus's theory of population growth, arguing that it fails to take into account the potential for technological innovation and increased productivity. Overall, ""Letters to Mr. Malthus"" provides a valuable insight into the economic debates of the early 19th century and remains a significant work in the history of economic thought.To Which Is Added A Catechism Of Political Economy, Or Familiar Conversations On The Manner In Which Wealth Is Produced, Distributed, And Consumed In Society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.