
"One of the worst of errors would be the general admission of the proposition that a Government has no right to interfere for any purpose except for that of affording protection."
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Nassau William Senior (1790-1864) was a prominent British economist and a key figure in the development of classical political economy. Born into a well-to-do family, Senior pursued a career in law before shifting his focus to economics, where he became an influential advocate for free trade and a critic of protectionism. As a member of the famous "Political Economy Club," his lectures and writings helped shape economic thought during the Victorian era. Senior's legacy endures, particularly through his impact on later economists and his foundational role in shaping liberal economic theory.
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"One of the worst of errors would be the general admission of the proposition that a Government has no right to interfere for any purpose except for that of affording protection."
Nassau William Senior