Who was Ricardo's friend that he engaged in debates with?
Jeremy Bentham
Karl Marx
John Locke
Friedrich Hayek
Answer
Ricardo's friend, Jeremy Bentham, engaged in philosophical debates with him, particularly on the topics of utilitarianism, free trade, and the role of the state in society. Bentham was a prominent English philosopher and reformer known for his advocacy of utilitarianism, which viewed actions and policies as good or bad based on their ability to generate happiness or pleasure for individuals.
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