Richard Cantillon Books

Richard Cantillon was an Irish-French economist whose foundational work is considered the cradle of political economy. Despite limited biographical details, he achieved significant success as a banker and merchant early in his career. His prosperity was built upon astute political and business connections, cultivated through family ties and early professional relationships. Cantillon's economic insights were honed through his involvement in speculative ventures, which brought him great wealth but also drew the ire of debtors, who pursued him relentlessly until his death.