Friedrich List
Friedrich List was a 19th-century German economist known for his advocacy of protectionism and the development of the national economy. He is best known for his criticism of free trade theories, arguing that they favored industrialized nations while stifling the growth of developing countries. His concept of 'kicking away the ladder' highlighted the hypocrisy of powerful nations that used protectionist policies to build their economies while denying the same to others. List's ideas influenced economic policies in Germany and beyond, contributing to debates on trade and industrialization.
Born on Aug 06, 1789 (235 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 5.00 | 0.92% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 544,116 | $350,000 | 3,211$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 43,458 | $2,700,000 | 1,798$ |
| Totals | 3 | 124,582,201 | 587,574 | $3,050,000 | 5,009$ |
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France:
Friedrich List theorized protectionism as essential for nascent industries in the 19th century.
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South Africa:
Friedrich List described the concept of 'kicking away the ladder' in relation to imperial economic policy.
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South Africa:
The 19th-century German economist Friedrich List called 'kicking away the ladder' a defining feature of imperial economic policy.
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