Opulent, civilized, and industrious nations, are greater consumers than poor ones, because they are infinitely greater producers. (Jean-Baptiste Say)

Opulent, civilized, and industrious nations, are greater consumers than poor ones, because they are infinitely greater producers.

Jean-Baptiste Say

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