Publisher's Synopsis
The Economist is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, in the 4th century BC. The book is a dialogue between Socrates and Critobulus, a young man who wishes to become a successful manager of his estate. Socrates teaches him the principles of good management, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, skill, and virtue in the management of property and resources.The book covers various topics related to economics, such as the proper management of land, labor, and capital, the role of government in regulating the economy, and the virtues that are necessary for successful management. Socrates also discusses the importance of education and training in developing the skills necessary for effective management.The Economist is considered one of the earliest works on economics and management, and it is still relevant today. It provides valuable insights into the principles of good management, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, business, or leadership.Isch. Surely we must include the slave to amorous affection.[11] Your woeful lover[12] is incapable of being taught attention to anything beyond one single object.[13] No light task, I take it, to discover any hope or occupation sweeter to him than that which now employs him, his care for his beloved, nor, when the call for action comes, [14] will it be easy to invent worse punishment than that he now endures in separation from the object of his passion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work