Essays on the Nature of Trade in General

Written between 1730 and 1734 and first published in 1755, Essays on the Nature of Trade in General (originally Essai sur la Nature du Commerce en Général) is a seminal work of economic theory by Richard Cantillon that provides a systematic analysis of wealth, human societies, and the circulation of money. Cantillon establishes that land is the source of all wealth and labor is the form that produces it, exploring the interdependence between farmers, artisans, and landowners while detailing the development of villages, towns, and cities as centers of commerce. This first-of-its-kind complete English translation includes original French text and scholarly articles by W. S. Jevons and Henry Higgs, offering researchers and practitioners deep insight into a landmark work that influenced the foundations of modern political economy