Walter Bagehot

~ 1826 - 1877

Walter Bagehot (1826–1877) was an English economist, journalist, and critic. He is best known for his works on economic theory and the English constitution, particularly his influential book "Lombard Street" which examined the functioning of the financial system. Bagehot was a prominent figure in Victorian intellectual circles and his writings continue to be studied in the fields of economics and political science.