"Essays on Political Economy" is a collection of works by the outstanding French economist Frederic Bastiat. In his essays, the author considers topical issues of political economy and politics in general. He explains the principles of the free market in a reasoned way, criticizes the state's intervention in the economy and shows the consequences of these interventions. Bastia highlights the concepts of freedom, property rights and the role of competition in economic development. Each essay is a separate intellectual journey to the foundations of economic science, which leaves the reader with many important questions and reflections. This work is essential reading for anyone interested in economics and politics.