Essays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy - John Stuart Mill
"Essays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy" marks John Stuart Mill's initial foray into economic thought, laying the groundwork for his later work, "Political Economy," which became a cornerstone of Anglo-American economics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this collection, Mill navigates the evolution of economic theory, transitioning from a belief in free market capitalism to advocating for government intervention guided by Utilitarian principles, and ultimately exploring Socialist ideas. The themes of economic balance and the role of government in society remain…
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