From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo’s Dream tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith’s only real rival as the ‘founder of economics’: The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical façade, a history of power, empire and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo’s Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo’s day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray.

The words of this Mexican American working-class hero brought to English-language readers for the first time.

The sun settles on a beautiful afternoon, in the small Village of Kutana, where a young child by the name of, Fernandito, waves his final goodbyes to the village that birthed him. Fernandito, a four-year-old soccer enthusiast, is filled with excitement as he and his older brother, Canario, take on a journey to a new land. As they go on route with the companionship of a small group, all guided by an uncanny figure, the brothers get trapped in a lie and soon realize they're embarking on one of the most dangerous journeys, where less than a few have ever survived. Being forced to deal with this issue, the brothers must find a way to protect each other, their lives, and their freedom.

The book presents a rigorous reconstruction of Ricardo's contribution to economic theory and a unifying interpretation of the key issues of Ricardo's research. Part One deals primarily with the problems of value and distribution Part Two deals specifically with the issues of distribution and growth. * Contemporary economic literature in the fields of value, distribution and growth is witnessing a renewed interest in the approach of the classical school, notably in the work of David Ricardo.

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo’s Dream tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith’s only real rival as the ‘founder of economics’: The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical façade, a history of power, empire and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo’s Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo’s day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray.

The sun settles on a beautiful afternoon, in the small Village of Kutana, where a young child by the name of, Fernandito, waves his final goodbyes to the village that birthed him. Fernandito, a four-year-old soccer enthusiast, is filled with excitement as he and his older brother, Canario, take on a journey to a new land. As they go on route with the companionship of a small group, all guided by an uncanny figure, the brothers get trapped in a lie and soon realize they're embarking on one of the most dangerous journeys, where less than a few have ever survived. Being forced to deal with this issue, the brothers must find a way to protect each other, their lives, and their freedom.