An Inquiry Into the Nature and Progress of Rent and the Principles by Which It Is Regulated

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Focusing on the economic implications of land use, the book delves into rent as the price paid for cultivating land and examines the factors influencing its fluctuations. Malthus engages critically with the ideas of prominent economists like Jean-Baptiste Say and Adam Smith, providing a comprehensive analysis of the nature and progression of rent. This exploration highlights both theoretical perspectives and practical considerations in the context of agricultural economics.