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Chapter 28: Economic Ideas (Part 3: The Classics)

The Industrial Revolutions

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The Economic Clash: Corn Laws and Ricardo's Insights

This chapter examines the economic tensions regarding the Corn Laws in 19th century Britain, focusing on the clash between landowners and industrialists. It highlights David Ricardo's opposition to these laws and his significant theories on wages and free trade, contrasting his views with those of Thomas Malthus.

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