Nature And Progress Of Rent

Thomas Malthus

ISBN 10: 1161444564 / ISBN 13: 9781161444568

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Mai 2010, 2010

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Neuware - If, for instance, the soil of the earth had been such, that, however well directed might have been the industry of man, he could not have produced from it more than was barely sufficient to maintain those, whose labour and attention were necessary to its products; though, in this case, food and raw materials would have been evidently scarcer than at present, and the land might have been, in the same manner, monopolized by particular owners; vet it is quite clear, that neither rent, nor any essential surplus produce of the land in the form of high profits, could have existed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nature And Progress Of Rent
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Mai 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1161444564
• ISBN 13: 9781161444568
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 7D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 284 grams

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Synopsis

The book ""Nature and Progress of Rent"" by Thomas Malthus is a classic work on economics and political theory. It was first published in 1815 and is considered to be one of the most influential works on the subject of rent. In this book, Malthus explores the concept of rent and its role in the economy.Malthus argues that rent is a natural phenomenon that arises from the scarcity of land. As the population grows, the demand for land increases, and the value of land rises. This increase in value is what is known as rent. Malthus also discusses the different types of rent, including economic rent and differential rent.The book also explores the role of rent in the distribution of wealth and income. Malthus argues that rent is a major source of income for landowners and that it contributes to the inequality of wealth in society. He suggests that a fair distribution of wealth can only be achieved by limiting the power of landowners and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared more equally.Overall, ""Nature and Progress of Rent"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a detailed analysis of the concept of rent and its impact on the economy and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, political theory, or social justice.If, for instance, the soil of the earth had been such, that, however well directed might have been the industry of man, he could not have produced from it more than was barely sufficient to maintain those, whose labour and attention were necessary to its products; though, in this case, food and raw materials would have been evidently scarcer than at present, and the land might have been, in the same manner, monopolized by particular owners; vet it is quite clear, that neither rent, nor any essential surplus produce of the land in the form of high profits, could have existed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.