An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2)

part laborious farmers, and the other ingenious tradesmen and

manufacturers. It is by the vibration of the balance between these two classes, that multiplication and agriculture are carried to their height. When industry goes on too fast, free hands multiply above the standard, that is, their scale sinks; this raises the price of food, and gives an additional encouragement to agricu...