Jean Fourastié
Jean Fourastié (1907-1990) was a French economist and statistician renowned for his analysis of the price and affordability of automobiles in relation to wages. His work highlighted the historical evolution of the automobile market in France, documenting how the price of cars relative to the average salary changed over the decades. Fourastié's research indicated that significant productivity gains in the automotive sector allowed for a gradual increase in automobile purchasing power, making cars more accessible to the general population. His insights continue to inform discussions on economic policies and the impact of taxation on mobility.
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Jean Fourastié associated the approach of industrial sectors with a theory of economic progression.
« En amont des libéralismes et des socialismes, l’industrie dit la société créatrice »
France· 2025-10-19
Jean Fourastié constituted a series of prices for the cheapest French car, divided by the salary of an unskilled worker at the time.
« Le coût des voitures électriques fait revenir soixante ans en arrière, une époque où la voiture était encore rare »France· 2025-04-19