David Ricardo
British economist and politician (1772–1823)
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British economist and politician who shaped classical economics in the early 1800s, holding enough sway to sit alongside Adam Smith and Malthus in the heavyweight tier of economic thought.
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David Ricardo was a British economist and politician. He is recognized as one of the most influential classical economists, alongside figures such as Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith and James Mill.
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