The peer review provides a comprehensive overview of Frederic Bastiat's three most famous writings, including "The Law," "Government," and "The Petition of the Manufacturers of Candles, Waxlights, Lamps, Candlelight’s, Street Lamps, Snuffers, Extinguishers, and the Producers of Oil, Tallow, Resin, Alcohol, and, Generally, of Everything Connected with Lighting." Nick, you do a good job in summarizing the main points of each writing and explaining how they relate to Bastiat's views on the government, society, and economy.
One aspect that could be improved is the depth of analysis in some areas. For example, in the section on "The Law," you briefly mentioned Bastiat's views on liberty and property but could go into more detail about how he defines these concepts and how they relate to the role of law in society. Additionally, while you mentioned Bastiat's opposition to protectionism in the section on the "Petition of the Manufacturers of Candles," a deeper analysis of his views on free trade and how they relate to the larger economic principles he supports could add more depth to the review. One thing I wish is that I could have seen more of your opinion, I didn’t learn what you did which is typically the juicy stuff. If you had more of a concrete stance on government and how it’s conducted I’d be able to learn more about how well Bastiat can write and introduce thought-producing thoughts.
“I don't know how to feel about some of these accusations. However, what do I know? What if the government focused a little more on other things? Would the world spin round and round with fewer problems?”
It’s here that you could have included their own perspective on the issue, as well as an explanation of how you reached your conclusion.
Overall, the essay provides a good starting point for understanding Bastiat's writings and his views on the government, society, and economy. Nick made sure to highlight Bastiat's argument that the government's primary concern should be its citizens and their rights, and that government intervention can do more harm than good. However, to deepen the understanding, further analysis and exploration of specific concepts and themes in Bastiat's writings could be added.