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Gives a comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, this book's includes the author's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world".
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With this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that a truly free market was the engine of a fair and productive society.
Books I-III of The Wealth of Nations examine the "division of labour" as the key to economic growth, by ensuring the interdependence of individuals within society. They also cover the origins of money, the importance of wages, profit, rent, and stocks.
Smith's work laid the foundations of economic theory in general and "classical" economics in particular, but the real sophistication of his analysis derives from the fact that it also encompasses a combination of ethics, philosophy, and history to create a vast panorama of society.
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The Wealth of Nations
The second part of Adam Smith's economic theory, stating the argument for free trade. Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Wealth of Nations
With this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that a truly free market was the engine of a fair and productive society. Books I-III of The Wealth of Nations examine the "division of labour" as the key to economic growth, by ensuring the interdependence of individuals within society. They also cover the...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
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The Wealth of Nations is celebrated for its profound impact on economics, with reviews often highlighting Adam Smith's insightful examination of capitalism and market dynamics. Renowned for delving deeply into economic principles, the book is praised for its clarity and enduring relevance in understanding the foundations of economic theory and free markets.
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ISBN: 9780140432084
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 1982
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Edited by Andrew Skinner
- Introduction by Andrew Skinner
- Notes by Andrew Skinner
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 396g
Pages: 576
About the Author
Adam Smith (1723-90) taught both logic and moral philosophy at Glasgow University. His Wealth of Nations revolutionised the economic theories of the time. Andrew Skinner teaches at the Adam Smith Institute and is an expert on the author's work.
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