Quote by: David Ricardo

If then the prosperity of the commercial classes, will most certainly lead to accumulation of capital, and the encouragement of productive industry; these can by no means be so surely obtained as by a fall in the price of corn.


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Author Bio


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