Principles of Political Economy: Considered with a View to Their Practical Application

Title

Principles of Political Economy: Considered with a View to Their Practical Application

Description

Principles of Political Economy considered with a view to their practical application by Thomas Robert Malthus is a foundational economics text. It serves as a historical critique of classical economic theories, famously arguing that investment in public works and private luxury is necessary to boost "effective demand" and prevent economic depressions.

Creator

Thomas Robert Malthus

Publisher

William Pickering

Date

1836

Format

PDF

Language

English

Original Format

Paper

Files

Citation

Thomas Robert Malthus, “Principles of Political Economy: Considered with a View to Their Practical Application,” NCI Archive, accessed July 2, 2026, https://archive.ncirl.ie/items/show/1197.