Bastiat Frederic

Frédéric Bastiat was a 19th-century French economist, essayist, and politician known for his advocacy of free trade and classical liberalism. His works, such as 'The Law' and 'The Candlemakers' Petition,' are celebrated for their wit and clarity in explaining economic principles. Bastiat's ideas on the hidden costs of government intervention continue to influence modern libertarian and classical liberal thought.