Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert

Description: (French Economist, Lawyer and Judge)
Economist Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguillebert was born into a noble family of Normandy and received an elite education. He suggested several economic reforms during Louis XIV’s reign, paving the way for Physiocrats. He supported direct taxes and believed the prosperity of France depended on its agricultural capacity.

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Birthday February 17, 1646 (Aquarius)
Died on October 10, 1714
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