“...I wish that I may never think the smiles of the great and powerful a sufficient inducement to turn aside from the straight path of honesty and the convictions of my own mind.”
Quote by David Ricardo
Work
Works and Correspondence: Letters, 1816-1818
The book is a compilation of personal correspondence, offering insights into the thoughts and experiences of the author during the specified time period more
Author
David Ricardo
David Ricardo (April 18, 1772 - September 11, 1823) was a British economist and one of the key figures in the classical school of economics. He is known for his theory of comparative advantage, which has had a profound impact on the development of economics. more
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