"It is bad policy to regulate everything... where things may better regulate themselves and can be better promoted by private exertions; but it is no less bad policy to let those things alone which can only be promoted by interfering social power."
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Friedrich List (1789-1846) was a pivotal German economist and a passionate advocate for national economic policy, best known for his ideas on the importance of economic nationalism. Born in a modest family in Wuerttemberg, List's early career as a teacher and journalist shaped his views on trade and industry. His seminal work, "The National System of Political Economy," challenged classical economic theories, emphasizing the role of state intervention in fostering national economic strength. List’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of developmental economics, influencing policymakers globally.
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