The power of producing wealth is therefore infinitely more important than wealth itself.
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Born 1789
Born 1789, Reutlingen. German economist and political activist who challenged classical free trade theory. Advocated protective tariffs for developing nations through his infant industry argument. His National System influenced Meiji Japan and East Asian industrialization strategies.
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