Jean Baptiste Say

  • Say was born in Lyon, France to a protestant family.

  • Say was sent with his brother to England to complete his education.

  • His book, A Treatise on Political Economy, was published. In it, he outlines his famous Law of Markets.

  • Say opened a cotton-spinning mill business.

  • He sold his cotton-spinning business and joined the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts.

  • Died in Paris, France at the age of 65.

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