Ricardo

American  

[ri-kahr-doh] / rɪˈkɑr doʊ /

noun

1. David, 1772–1823, English economist.

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Ricardo British  

/ rɪˈkɑːdəʊ /

noun

1. David . 1772–1823, British economist. His main work is Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1817)

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Other Word Forms

• Ricardian adjective

Example Sentences

The agreement sent to a judge late Friday cements a $530-million emergency hike in home insurance rates Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara negotiated with the insurer last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucy and Ricky Ricardo‘s love story was often a reference point for Roberts throughout his time on “Outlander.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Perhaps the oil inventories could last for six to eight weeks," suggests Ricardo Torres – but he admits it's hard to know with any degree of precision.

From BBC

Mexican intelligence officials located Oseguera’s lover two days before the raid and began tracking her, Mexican Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said in a news conference Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

But even people who have never read a word of Adam Smith, David Ricardo or John Stuart Mill can read an electricity bill or a grocery-store receipt.

From The Wall Street Journal