What is the practical significance of John Mill's economic policy towards China?

John stuart Mill (1806.5.20. — 1873.5.8).

British economist, thinker, philosopher and classical liberal thinker.

John Mill is a follower of Ricardo's theoretical system, and his acceptance of Ricardo's theory actually began when he was young, which was completely taught by his father james mill. My father himself was a close friend of Ricardo and a student of economics, which played a great role in the spread and final disintegration of Ricardo's theory. His education for his son John Mill is particularly strict, and his son's cleverness and eagerness to learn really make his father respect him. Under the education of his father, Little Muller began to learn Greek at the age of 3, Latin at the age of 8, and began to get in touch with geometry and algebra. At the age of 9, he began to read ancient Greek literature and historical works. At the age of 65,438+00, he finished the original works of ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Demosthenes. At the age of 65,438+02, he began to learn logic and became familiar with Aristotle's logical works. What is particularly significant is that at the age of 13, under the guidance of his father, he began to read Ricardo's Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, and then read Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations. In the process of self-study, I often walk with my father and talk about various issues of political economy. He took notes on these studies and conversations. According to him, his father's Principles of Political Economy (1825) was compiled from his notes and other materials. His father's education became the initial source for Little Mill to accept the most advanced economics at that time.

He was also lucky to get Ricardo's instruction directly, which of course was due to his father's unusual contact with Ricardo. When Ricardo often visited his home and talked about economics and philosophy, Little Muller had to put in a few words. This intimate relationship and theoretical viewpoint of his parents undoubtedly had an important influence on him. When Mueller 14- 15 years old (1820 May-182 1 July), he traveled in France with the brother of British philosopher Bentham, during which he not only studied French, but also listened to courses such as chemistry, botany and advanced mathematics. He still has a chance to stay at Say's house for a while. The rising atmosphere of democracy and freedom in France and Say's liberal economics will undoubtedly have a certain influence on the formation of young Mill's economic thought.