David Ricardo · Economics

The Theory of Rent

Ricardo’s explanation of why landlords grow rich without lifting a finger - and why the price of corn determines rent, not the other way around.

What you'll be able to recall

You learned that for Ricardo, rent is a differential based on land quality. Explain why the worst land in use pays no rent, and why rent rises as population grows, in your own words.

Leads to Henry George.

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