David Ricardo Books

Focusing on economic issues of the early 19th century, this work explores the implications of national debt and paper currency. It delves into the potential establishment of an independent national bank, examining its impact on the financial stability and growth of the nation. The discussion reflects the economic challenges and ideas prevalent during that era, providing insights into the foundational concepts of modern banking and fiscal policy.

Focusing on the life and contributions of David Ricardo, this collection features his significant pamphlets and writings, including the pivotal treatise on wealth distribution, The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation. McCulloch's authoritative introduction provides context for Ricardo's role as a foundational figure in classical political economy, highlighting his influence and the importance of his economic theories in shaping modern economics.

On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation provides analysis of the allocation of money between capitalists, landowners, and agricultural workers in Britain. Through this analysis, Ricardo came to advocate free trade and oppose Britain's restrictive "Corn laws." Here are his classic commentaries on certain points of contention and divergence with the political economic writings of Adam Smith and T. R. Malthus. The entire series includes: Volume 1: On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation Volume 2: Notes on Malthus’s Principles of Political Economy Volume 3: Pamphlets and Papers 1809-1811 Volume 4: Pamphlets and Papers 1815-1823 Volume 5: Speeches and Evidence Volume 6: Letters 1810-1815 Volume 7: Letters 1816-1818 Volume 8: Letters 1819-1821 Volume 9: Letters 1821-1823 Volume 10: Biographical Miscellany Volume 11: General Index

David Ricardo, a pivotal figure in classical economics, shaped theories on rent, wages, profits, value, and labor that remain influential in modern economic thought. His connections with notable contemporaries like James Mill, Jeremy Bentham, and Thomas Malthus highlight his role in the intellectual landscape of his time. Ricardo's revolutionary ideas laid the groundwork for understanding economic principles that still resonate today.

This landmark treatise of 1817 formulated the guiding principles behind the market economy. Author David Ricardo, with Adam Smith, founded the "classical" system of political economy, a school of thought that dominated economic policies throughout the nineteenth century and figured prominently in the theories of John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx. Its foundation of the tenets of diminishing returns and economic rent led to the doctrines known today as distribution theory and international trade theory, and the Ricardian system continues to influence and inform modern economic thought

This book presents a historical perspective on economic policies in regards to agriculture. It is a great resource for anyone interested in agricultural economics, trade policy, and tariff issues. Although the book was written in the 19th century, its insights and analysis are still relevant to contemporary debates.

David Ricardo's classic work on the depreciation of bank notes is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics. Drawing on his own experience as a stockbroker and economist, Ricardo presents a clear and compelling argument for the relationship between the price of gold and paper currency. With its lucid reasoning and impressive scholarship, The High Price of Bullion is a seminal work in the history of monetary theory.