Description
With contributions from authorities on four continents, this edited volume provides a comprehensive survey of the life and work of David Ricardo (1772-1823), a major contributor to the British classical school of political economy. After an editorial introduction that sets Ricardo's work in the economic, political and social climate of his time, individual chapters are devoted to his business activities; his political work and its influence; his relationship with Robert Malthus; his thinking on the theories of value, distribution, trade and money; some important misunderstandings of his analytical work; his relationship to Karl Marx; and his reception in Australia.
Provides a comprehensive survey of the life and work of David Ricardo (1772-1823), a major contributor to the British classical school of political economy.
About the Author
John E. King is emeritus professor at La Trobe University, Australia. His principal research interests are in the history of heterodox economic thought, especially Marxian political economy and Post Keynesian economics.
Book Information
ISBN 9781839982910
Author J.E. King
Format Hardback
Page Count 230
Imprint Anthem Press
Publisher Anthem Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 26mm
