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Anders Chydenius
(1729 - 1803)
Finnish economist, philosopher and Lutheran priest
Finnish economist
philosopher and Lutheran priest
Anders Chydenius was a Finnish-Swedish economist, philosopher, and Lutheran priest known as a pioneer of economic liberalism. He championed free trade, civil liberties, and transparency in government.
Anders Chydenius (1729–1803) is celebrated as one of the founders of classical economics in Northern Europe. He authored the treatise The National Gain in 1765, arguing that free trade and open markets lead to national prosperity. Chydenius also advocated religious tolerance and freedom of the press as essential for a healthy society. As a member of the Swedish Riksdag, he influenced parliamentary debates on taxation and individual rights. His critique of mercantilism anticipated later economic thinkers, earning him the nickname 'the Adam Smith of the North'. Chydenius's ideas continue to inspire discussions on economic freedom and good governance.
1803
Anders Chydenius