Reflections on the Formation and the Distribution of Riches

Reflections on the Formation and the Distribution of Riches by Turgot Anne-Robert-Jacques baron de l'Aulne delves into the distribution of riches and the role of capital in society. The book explores the concept that all revenue in a state originates from the annual production of the land emphasizing the division of production for reproduction and net produce for landowners. It discusses the impact of indirect taxation on landowners wages and profits and analyzes the equilibrium of wages and prices influenced by supply demand and taxation. The author also examines the formation and movement of capital interest on money and the effects of taxation on society challenging traditional economic theories.