Yves Guyot
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Yves Guyot was a French
politician
and economist
.
He was born at Dinan
. Educated al Rennes
, he took up the profession of journalism
, coming to Paris
in 1867. He was for a short period editor-in-chief of L'Independent du midi of Nîmes
, but joined the staff of Le Rappel on its foundation, and worked subsequently on other journals.
He took an active part in municipal life, and waged a keen campaign against the prefecture of police, for which he suffered six months' imprisonment. He entered the chamber of deputies in 1885 as representative of the Ier arrondissement
of Paris and was rapporleur general of the budget of 1888. He became minister of public works under the premiership of PE Tirard
in 1889, retaining his portfolio in the cabinet of Charles de Freycinet
until 1892.
Although of strong liberal views, he lost his seat in the election of 1893 owing to his militant
attitude against socialism
. An uncompromising free-trader, he published the following works:
France
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politician
Politician
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and economist
Economist
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.
He was born at Dinan
Dinan
Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France.-Geography:Its geographical setting is exceptional. Instead of nestling on the valley floor like Morlaix, most urban development has been on the hillside, overlooking the river Rance...
. Educated al Rennes
Rennes
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:...
, he took up the profession of journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, coming to Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in 1867. He was for a short period editor-in-chief of L'Independent du midi of Nîmes
Nîmes
Nîmes is the capital of the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire, and is a popular tourist destination.-History:...
, but joined the staff of Le Rappel on its foundation, and worked subsequently on other journals.
He took an active part in municipal life, and waged a keen campaign against the prefecture of police, for which he suffered six months' imprisonment. He entered the chamber of deputies in 1885 as representative of the Ier arrondissement
Ier arrondissement
The 1st arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France.Situated principally on the right bank of the River Seine, it also includes the west end of the Île de la Cité...
of Paris and was rapporleur general of the budget of 1888. He became minister of public works under the premiership of PE Tirard
Pierre Tirard
Pierre Emmanuel Tirard was a French politician.He was born to French parents in Geneva, Switzerland. After studying in his native town, Tirard became a civil engineer. After five years of government service he resigned to become a jewel merchant...
in 1889, retaining his portfolio in the cabinet of Charles de Freycinet
Charles de Freycinet
Charles Louis de Saulces de Freycinet was a French statesman and Prime Minister during the Third Republic; he belonged to the Opportunist Republicans faction. He was elected a member of the Academy of Sciences, and in 1890, the fourteen member to occupy seat the Académie française.-Early years:He...
until 1892.
Although of strong liberal views, he lost his seat in the election of 1893 owing to his militant
Militant
The word militant, which is both an adjective and a noun, usually is used to mean vigorously active, combative and aggressive, especially in support of a cause, as in 'militant reformers'. It comes from the 15th century Latin "militare" meaning "to serve as a soldier"...
attitude against socialism
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
. An uncompromising free-trader, he published the following works:
- La Comédie protectionniste (1905; Eng. trans. The Comedy of Protection)
- La Science économique (1st ed. 1881; 3rd ed. 1907)
- La Prostitution (1882)
- La Tyrannie socialiste (1893), all three translated into English
- Les Conflits du travail et leur solution (1903)
- La Démocratie individualiste (1907).