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David Ricardo：On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, Excerpt 119
David Ricardo《On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation》· On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation · Investing
It may be said for example, that when corn rose from 4_l._ to 10_l._, the 180 quarters obtained from the best land would sell for 1800_l._ instead of 720_l._; and therefore, though the landlord and labourer be proved to have a greater value for rent and wages, still the value of the farmer's profit might also be augmented. This however is impossible, as I shall now endeavour to shew.
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