Ricardian

adjective

Ri·​car·​di·​an
rə̇ˈkärdēən
: of or relating to the English political economist Ricardo or to his theory of rent as an economic surplus

Word History

Etymology

David Ricardo †1823 English economist + English -ian

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ricardian was in 1824

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“Ricardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ricardian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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