Louis Paul Abeille
Encyclopedia
Louis Paul Abeille FRS was a French economist
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He was Inspector General of Manufactures and Commerce in 1765, and secretary of commerce
from 1769 to 1783, when he was replaced by his son, Jean Louis.
He was also a member of the Agricultural Society of Paris.
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
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He was Inspector General of Manufactures and Commerce in 1765, and secretary of commerce
Minister of Commerce and Industry (France)
The Minister of Commerce and Industry was a cabinet member in the Government of France.The position was sometimes combined with Minister of Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones...
from 1769 to 1783, when he was replaced by his son, Jean Louis.
He was also a member of the Agricultural Society of Paris.
Works
- Réflexions sur la police des grains en France et en Angleterre, 1764
- Principes sur la liberté du commerce des grains, Desaint, 1768
- Faits qui ont influé sur la cherté des grains en France et en Angleterre, 1768
- Observations de la société royale d'agriculture, sur l'uniformité des poids et mesures, Louis-Paul Abeille, Mathieu Tillet, 1790