Classical Economics II

This set focuses on the aftermath of the Napoleonic War, when the United Kingdom was rocked by a succession of economic crises. It includes articles by J.R. McCulloch, Sydney Smith and Robert Southey. Themes addressed include:

* the response to Ricardo and the development of Ricardian economics

* the conduct of colonial policy with special reference to the East India Company

* the poor laws

* banking and currency questions

* continuing discussion of Malthus on population.

The articles are supplemented by extensive explanatory notes, and an introduction placing the articles in their historical context.