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“If I discover a manure which will enable me to make a piece of land produce 20 per cent more corn, I may withdraw at least a portion of my capital from the most unproductive part of my farm.” quote by David Ricardo
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“If I discover a manure which will enable me to make a piece of land produce 20 per cent more corn, I may withdraw at least a portion of my capital from the most unproductive part of my farm.”

David Ricardo

About This Quote

Source Book: The Principles of Political Economy, 1817

Improving productivity justifies reallocating capital from low‑yield to high‑yield land.

In simple terms: Higher yields merit shifting investment.

Key Takeaway

Invest where returns are greatest.

Themes

economics agriculture investment

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • farm management
  • business strategy
  • policy planning

Key Concepts

resource allocation productivity analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What data informs your investment shifts?
  • How do you assess risk in productivity gains?
A Different Perspective

Market volatility can affect projected yields.

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