Quote by: David Ricardo

After all the fertile land in the immediate neighbourhood of the first settlers were cultivated, if capital and population increased, more food would be required, and it could only be procured from land not so advantageously situated.


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Author Bio


  • NameDavid Ricardo
  • DescriptionBritish political economist
  • BornApril 19, 1772
  • DiedSeptember 11, 1823
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionEconomist; Stockbroker; Philosopher; Politician