Quote by: David Ricardo

It is not by the absolute quantity of produce obtained by either class, that we can correctly judge of the rate of profit, rent, and wages, but by the quantity of labour required to obtain that produce.


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Author Bio


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