David Ricardo books in order
British banker, classical economist and politician
- Lived
- 1772–1823
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
David Ricardo published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Proposals for an Economical and Secure Currency (1816). The best-known is On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1817).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Ricardo
Non-fiction in order
The Works of David Ricardo (1846)
Other books in order
Proposals for an Economical and Secure Currency (1816)
Plan for the Establishment of a National Bank (1824)
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About David Ricardo
David Ricardo was a British economist and politician. He is recognized as one of the most influential classical economists, alongside figures such as Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith and James Mill.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Ricardo FAQ
- How many books has David Ricardo written?
- David Ricardo published 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Ricardo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation.
- What is David Ricardo's last book?
- On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1817).
- What is David Ricardo's most famous book?
- On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1817) is David Ricardo's most widely read book.
- Can I read David Ricardo's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by David Ricardo are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.