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The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations

Business & EconomicsEssays
Pages
692
Published
1776
Language
English

Synopsis

First published in 1776, Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" is a foundational text in economics. It lays out the principles of political economy and explores theories on capital accumulation and economic growth that remain relevant today. This edition features the definitive 1904 text with extensive notes and an introduction by Edwin Cannan, plus a new preface by George J. Stigler assessing Smith's contemporary significance.

Genres

Business & Economics Essays History Philosophy & Religion Business Classics Economics Finance Politics & Society Philosophy

About the author

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Adam Smith

Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was aScottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. Smith is best known for two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Source: [Adam Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Smith) on Wikipedia.