Jean-Baptiste Say books in order
French economist and businessman
- Lived
- 1767–1832
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Jean-Baptiste Say published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Political Economy (1803). The best-known is A Treatise on Political Economy (1817).
Updated September 2026
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A Treatise on Political Economy
Jean-Baptiste Say's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Political Economy (1803)
Non-fiction in order
Catechism of Political Economy (1816)
A Treatise on Political Economy (1817)
Other books in order
Traité D'économie Politique: Ou Simple Exposition De La Manière Dont Se (1826)
About Jean-Baptiste Say
Jean-Baptiste Say was a liberal French economist and businessman who argued in favor of competition, free trade, and lifting restraints on business. He is best known for Say's law—also known as the law of markets—which he popularized, although scholars disagree as to whether it was Say who first articulated the theory. Moreover, he was one of the first economists to study entrepreneurship and conceptualized entrepreneurs as organizers and leaders of the economy. He was also closely involved in the development of the École spéciale de commerce et d'industrie (ESCP), historically the first business school to be established.
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Jean-Baptiste Say FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Baptiste Say written?
- Jean-Baptiste Say published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Baptiste Say's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Treatise on Political Economy.
- What is Jean-Baptiste Say's last book?
- A Treatise on Political Economy (1817).
- What is Jean-Baptiste Say's most famous book?
- A Treatise on Political Economy (1817) is Jean-Baptiste Say's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.