On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation (English Version) - Odyssee

In On the Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation, David Ricardo unleashes a tour de force of classical economic thought, illuminating the mechanisms that govern wealth distribution in society with piercing clarity and uncompromising logic. This seminal 1817 work elevates the dismal science to a realm of profound theoretical elegance, confronting the thorny questions of rent, wages, and profits with a precision that still shapes economic discourse today. With his revolutionary theory of comparative advantage, Ricardo forever alters the landscape of international trade, arguing with bold conviction that nations benefit by specializing in what they produce most efficiently—even if they are not the best at producing it. His labor theory of value, meticulously detailed, lays a foundation that echoes through the works of Marx, Mill, and beyond.

Ricardo does not merely describe the economic world; he dissects it with the passion of a scholar and the audacity of a visionary. In his treatment of land rent, he unravels the silent tension between landlords and the productive forces of industry, asserting that as population and demand rise, so too does the unearned income of landowners—at the expense of capital and labor. This insight foreshadows the critical questions of inequality and resource allocation that would dominate economic thought for centuries. Ricardo’s prose, though dense, is a crucible of intellectual fire—each argument forged with rigorous logic and unwavering purpose. This is not merely a book; it is a manifesto for understanding the economic architecture of society, penned by one of its most brilliant architects.

Penulis: David Ricardo

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Economy

SKU: BRD23310

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 515 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 180.000