What Is Seen—And What is NOT Seen: Bastiat’s Often-Ignored Wisdom

Tags: Interventionism, Economic Freedom, Economic Policy

10/21/2023 Stephen Apolito

Bastiat reminded his readers that economic analysis involves not just what we see on the surface, but also the costs that are hidden from view.

Original Article: What Is Seen—And What is NOT Seen: Bastiat’s Often-Ignored Wisdom

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