----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- [The HES list software translates all accented characters and other text enhancements (such as bold or italics) to their numerical codes. In order to make the text readable, I have to delete all such formatting. HB] Please note the following references on the meaning and evolution of the word/concept of industrie in France (1700-1850). You might find some answers here. The Concept of Industrie from the Physiocrats to J.-B. Say, in Contributions to Political Economy, vol. 12 (1994), p. 89-97. (and for those who read French) Le concept d'industrie au XVIII e siecle : la recherche d'une acception oublie, Economies et Societes, serie OEconomia, =vol. 16 (1992), n=3, p. 7-33. Loic Charles Universite Paris 2 ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]