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Ricardian theory of rent

American  
[ri-kahr-dee-uhn] / rɪˈkɑr di ən /

noun

  1. economic rent.

Etymology

Origin of Ricardian theory of rent

After David Ricardo; -ian

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The so-called Ricardian theory of rent is a speculative fancy, contradicted by all experience.

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