Economist

Friedrich List

A German economist, List championed economic nationalism and the protection of infant industry, arguing that lagging countries need tariffs and a strong state to develop and catch up with rich nations.

1789–1846
Portrait: Friedrich List
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Friedrich List positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary
Federal 20%
Unitary 80%

Representation

Balanced
Democracy 48%
Autocracy 53%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 65%
Liberty 35%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 73%
Multiculturalism 28%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 66%
Pacifist 34%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 30%
Nationalist 70%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 63%
Private 38%

Control

Strong - Planning
Planning 73%
Free market 28%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 74%
Globalism 26%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 54%
Religious 46%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 23%
Traditionalist 78%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 70%
Biology 30%

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