Timeline: The Life of David Ricardo (1772-1823)

This timeline shows the life and work of one of the leading members of the classical school of economics David Ricardo (1772-1823).

This timeline shows the life and work of one of the leading members of the classical school of economics. Ricardo was a very successful stockbroker before he discovered Adam Smith and then turned to writing on economics himself. The timeline also shows three of the greatest influences on his thinking: Jeremy Bentham, Thomas Malthus, and James Mill.

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