What is the purpose of the Tableau econnomique?

The Tableau économique, or economic table, is a framework developed by French economist François Quesnay in the 18th century to illustrate the flow of economic transactions within a nation. Its primary purpose is to depict the interdependencies between different sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture, manufacturing, and the distribution of wealth. By visualizing these relationships, the Tableau économique aims to highlight the role of agriculture as the foundation of economic prosperity and inform policymakers about the dynamics of economic growth and resource allocation.