----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- I am working on some German sources in order to assess Smith´s early reception in Germany. I came through a quote from vom Stein, who was first minister in Prussia in 1807. There is a quote where he, like List later, advocated protectionism, under the idea that first countries needed to develop, and only then, they could follow laissez faire policies. The quote comes from Pertz, G.H., "Das Leben des Ministers Freiherrn vom Stein" (Berlin, 1850, vol. ii, pp. 461-2). If somebody has access to that source, I would really appreciate if she or he can tell me the circumstances of that quote, i.e., was a letter or a reference, and when was it said or written. I am especially interested in those who advocated this theme in late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century. As the German states were much behind Britain, in terms of economic development, I have been also working out the thesis that there was an anti-British feeling, and of course, Smith as the father of classical political economy (e.g. Smithsche Schule), became the object of much criticism (except Gottingen). If someone has further suggestions, I would also be very grateful. Many thanks Leon Montes ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]