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Jonathan Swift

Satirist and author, cited for his ironic commentary on social and economic issues.

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Also known as Swift, Dean Swift

First appearance: i insufficiency of remedies currently advocated

Jonathan Swift shows up with force in II: Inferences from Facts. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in a satirical analogy comparing Malthus' ratios to a dog's tail growth.
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TMThomas MalthusASAdam SmithJSJohn Stuart MillDRDavid RicardoJSJonathan Swift

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  • Diverse Historical Influences
  • Classical Economic Thinkers

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See Jonathan Swift in i insufficiency of remedies currently advocated