David Ricardo eine moderne Würdigung Vademecum zu einem frühen Klassiker

[Title Page and Editorial Information]: The title page and editorial credits for the Vademecum to David Ricardo's classic work, part of the 'Klassiker der Nationalökonomie' series. [Publisher's Preface and Table of Contents]: A brief introduction to the critical analysis of classical works and a listing of the main contributors, Moses Ricardo and Kenneth J. Arrow, followed by publication details. [Critical Assessment of Ricardo's Standing in Modern View]: Horst Claus Recktenwald provides a critical re-evaluation of Ricardo's economic significance, contrasting his pessimistic assumptions about diminishing returns and technical progress with empirical historical data. He critiques Ricardo's labor theory of value and formal logic while arguing that Adam Smith's broader institutional and ethical framework remains more relevant for understanding modern economic dynamics. [Epigrams and Quotes on Ricardo]: A collection of epigrams and quotes from famous economists and thinkers regarding David Ricardo's personality, methodology, and scientific achievements. [David Ricardo: Personality and Life Path]: A biographical account of David Ricardo, likely written by his brother Moses Ricardo and expanded by Recktenwald, detailing his success as a stockbroker, his entry into economic theory through Adam Smith, his contributions to the bullion debate, and his career in Parliament. It emphasizes his integrity, his independent thinking, and his transition from a practical businessman to a leading economic philosopher. [Ricardo's Work from the Perspective of Modern Economics]: Nobel laureate Kenneth Arrow analyzes Ricardo's legacy, noting the mixed reception of his theories by later schools of thought, including the Neoclassicals and the Neo-Ricardians of the Cambridge school. Arrow critiques Ricardo's neglect of demand and utility in price determination but credits him with establishing the abstract, deductive method that came to dominate economic analysis. [Chronology and Bibliography of Ricardo's Works]: A concise curriculum vitae of David Ricardo followed by a comprehensive list of his literary works and a selected bibliography of secondary literature regarding Ricardian economics. [Genealogy and Timeline of National Economists]: A chronological timeline (Zeittafel) placing David Ricardo within the broader history of economic thought, from antiquity (Plato, Aristotle) to the mid-20th century (Keynes, Schumpeter, Eucken). [About the Interpreter and Publisher Advertisements]: A biographical sketch of Kenneth J. Arrow, highlighting his Nobel Prize and contributions to social choice theory, followed by advertisements for other titles in the 'Klassiker der Nationalökonomie' series.