Title:
Sir William Petty, 17th century English economist, scientist and philosopher, (c1850). Artist: Unknown
Caption:
Sir William Petty, 17th century English economist, scientist and philosopher, (c1850). Petty (1623-1687) is regarded as the founder of the philosophy of 'laissez-faire' economic policy. Taken from the book Old England's Worthies. (London, c1850).