Jean-Baptiste Say

Jean-Baptiste Say was a prominent French economist and businessman of the early 19th century, best known for his contributions to classical economics and for formulating Say's Law, which states that supply creates its own demand. His work laid foundational concepts for free market economics and he was an influential figure in the development of entrepreneurial theory. Say's ideas emphasized the role of the entrepreneur in economic growth and the importance of a liberal economic framework to foster innovation and competition.