The First Six Chapters Of The Principles Of Political Economy And Taxation Of David Ricardo, 1817

By David Ricardo

Book Overview

The book titled ""The First Six Chapters of The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation of David Ricardo, 1817 (1895)"" is a collection of the first six chapters of the original work by David Ricardo titled ""The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation"" which was published in 1817. This book was edited and published in 1895 by a group of editors who sought to make the ideas of David Ricardo more accessible to a wider audience.The book introduces the key concepts of political economy and taxation as developed by David Ricardo, a prominent economist of the 19th century. It covers topics such as the theory of value, the role of labor in determining value, the concept of rent, and the impact of taxation on economic growth.The first chapter of the book introduces the concept of value and how it is determined by the labor required to produce a good or service. The second chapter discusses the role of land and rent in the economy, while the third chapter explores the relationship between wages, profits, and prices.The fourth chapter delves into the impact of taxes on economic growth, while the fifth chapter discusses the concept of international trade and the benefits of specialization. Finally, the sixth chapter explores the impact of technological advancements on the economy.Overall, ""The First Six Chapters of The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation of David Ricardo, 1817 (1895)"" provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts of political economy and taxation as developed by David Ricardo. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165079895
• ISBN13: 9781165079896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"