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Page iii
... errors , and so much difference of opinion in the science of political economy proceed , as from the vague ideas which are attached to the word value . " And the same eminent writer , in the preface to the third edition of the ...
... errors , and so much difference of opinion in the science of political economy proceed , as from the vague ideas which are attached to the word value . " And the same eminent writer , in the preface to the third edition of the ...
Page iv
... errors ( and , what is much worse than errors , most of the perplexity ) prevailing in this science take their rise from this source * . " : Although much has been written and many efforts have been made to overcome the ob- stacles ...
... errors ( and , what is much worse than errors , most of the perplexity ) prevailing in this science take their rise from this source * . " : Although much has been written and many efforts have been made to overcome the ob- stacles ...
Page vii
... errors , manifested in attempts at undue generalization , in perversions of language , and in the rejection of circumstances which have a real and permanent effect . A singular confusion has also prevailed with regard to the ideas of ...
... errors , manifested in attempts at undue generalization , in perversions of language , and in the rejection of circumstances which have a real and permanent effect . A singular confusion has also prevailed with regard to the ideas of ...
Page ix
... error imposes itself on the understanding in the character of truth , he will be glad of an opportunity of re- considering his opinions , under the guidance of a mind which has reached a higher point of view than his own ; nor will it ...
... error imposes itself on the understanding in the character of truth , he will be glad of an opportunity of re- considering his opinions , under the guidance of a mind which has reached a higher point of view than his own ; nor will it ...
Page x
... errors and misconceptions as deep and as radical as any of those which he has found or fancied in the speculations of others . From the defects here imputed to the science , it is evident that in any work , which professes to examine ...
... errors and misconceptions as deep and as radical as any of those which he has found or fancied in the speculations of others . From the defects here imputed to the science , it is evident that in any work , which professes to examine ...
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absurd Adam Smith aggregate value alteration ascer ascertain asserts bour capitalist cardo cause of value causes affecting chapter circumstances commodity produced compared cost of production definite portion determined different periods dities doctrine doubled Econ economists employed in producing equal in value error estimated exchangeable value fallen former ideas implies increase invariable value ject labour employed labour necessary labour required language latter length London Magazine Malthus mand means measure of value medium of comparison modities monopoly mutual value object obtain Political Economy possessed power of commanding power of purchasing Principles of Pol producing labour profits proportion proposition quan quantities of corn quantity of labour quarters of corn ratio real value rela relation of value Ricardo SAMUEL BAILEY sense silver speak suppose tain term thing tion value in relation value of commodities value of labour variation varied wages Wealth of Nations words writer yard of cloth