That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen: The Unintended Consequences of Government Spending
That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen: The Unintended Consequences of Government Spending
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 200755
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1850s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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In That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen, Frédéric Bastiat explores the concept that government spending has visible benefits but often obscured costs. Bastiat emphasizes how focusing solely on immediate effects can lead people to overlook the longer-term economic consequences and the hidden resource misallocation caused by such interventions.
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Contemplative
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That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen by Frédéric Bastiat offers a compelling exploration of the hidden consequences of government intervention. Praised for its clear logic and relevance, it has been criticized for its overly simplistic assumptions. Still, it remains a significant work in economic thought, valued for sparking critical discourse on policy impacts.
Who Should Read That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen: The Unintended Consequences of Government Spending?
A reader who appreciates That Which Is Seen and That Which Is Not Seen by Frédéric Bastiat likely enjoys exploring economic theories, especially focusing on opportunity costs and unintended consequences. Similar audiences may enjoy Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson for its simplicity and focus on individual economic understanding.
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Book • Nonfiction
France • 1850s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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