This book is a collection of letters exchanged between David Ricardo and Thomas Robert Malthus, two of the foremost economists of the early 19th century. In their correspondence, the two men discuss a range of economic issues, including taxation, population growth, and international trade. They also discuss each other’s writings and ideas, providing valuable insights into the intellectual climate of their time.

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