“A thousand acres that can feed a thousand souls is better than ten thousand acres of no more effect.”
Quote by William Petty
Work
Tracts, Chiefly Relating to Ireland: Containing: 1. A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions. II. Essays in Political Arithmetic. III. The Political Anatomy of Ireland
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the financial and political intricacies of Ireland. It includes a treatise on taxes and contributions, essays on political arithmetic, and an analysis of the political structure of Ireland. The work is a scholarly examination of the economic and political conditions in Ireland, providing insight into the financial and administrative systems of the time. more
Author
William Petty
William Petty was an influential English economist, born on May 26, 1623, and died on December 16, 1687. He had a profound impact on the field of economics, particularly in political economics and statistics. more
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