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Francois Quesnay (jun 4, 1694 – dec 16, 1774)

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A prominent French economist and physician, best known for founding the Physiocracy school of economic thought. He is also known for developing the Tableau économique, a circular flow diagram of the economy. Quesnay advocated for a laissez-faire approach, arguing that minimal government intervention and a strong agricultural sector were key to economic prosperity.

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jun 4, 1694
dec 16, 1774
~ 80 years