How did Say develop his economic ideas?
My approach is rooted in observing the fundamental principles of human action and the necessities of social existence. I begin with axioms such as the universal desire of mankind to improve their condition and the undeniable fact that nothing can be consumed without being first produced. From these clear starting points, I employ logical deduction, often illustrating complex relationships through straightforward examples and arithmetic, to build a coherent system of economic understanding.
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