This work, originally published in 1817, is one of the founding
texts of modern economics. Enormously successful as a stockbroker,
David Ricardo (1772 1823) was able to lead the life of a wealthy
country squire, while his intellectual interests caused him to move
in the circles of Thomas Malthus and James Mill. It was at Mill's
urging that Ricardo published this book, entered Parliament in 1819
(as an independent member for a rotten Irish borough) and worked
for financial and parliamentary reform. Ricardo argues in this work
that Adam Smith was mistaken in his understanding of the economic
significance of rent, and also demonstrates the mutual benefit of
free trade between countries, as against protectionism. The book's
findings and conclusions have been controversial since its
publication, but led John Stuart Mill to judge Ricardo 'the
greatest political economist'."
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
