2012-05-29

Physiocracy Resources

Physiocracy is a little known economic theory originating in France.

"The physiocrats attracted more enemies. There was growing opposition to the deregulation of the corn trade, which finally undermined physiocracy. Deregulation meant the price of corn in the wholesale and retail markets rose during the 1760’s, possibly attributed to some poor harvests, however the physiocrats were accused of worsening the supply of corn for the French people, which was important as corn was the most popular good consumed. A new minister of general affairs was appointed, the standing of the physiocrats was at an all time low. 1770 saw the re-introduction of regulations for the corn trade. The final glimpse of physiocracy came from Turgot who abolished all restrictions on the corn trade within France. Turgot dissolved medieval guilds and curbed spending to reduce the burden of luxury, consumption on surplus and wanted to keep the taxation of agriculture to a minimum, however he came up against opposition and was removed in 1776."

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"In political economy, the physiocrats were among the first laissez-faire thinkers, casting aside contemptuously the entire mercantilist baggage. They called for complete internal and external free enterprise and free trade, unfettered by subsidies, monopoly privileges, or restrictions. By removing such restrictions and exactions, commerce, agriculture, and the entire economy would flourish."

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