Book I, Introduction, p. 1
Principles of Political Economy (Second Edition 1836)
“The science of political economy is essentially practical, and applicable to the common business of human life. There are few branches of human knowledge where false views may do more harm, or just views more good.”
Book I, Introduction, p. 9
Principles of Political Economy (Second Edition 1836)
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