Name: The Wealth of Nations
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Author: Adam Smith
ISBN: 9781479307562

Type

Physical Book

Author

Adam Smith

Illustrated by

Alex Struik

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

608

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

28.0 x 21.6 x 3.1 cm

Weight

1.39 kg.

ISBN13

9781479307562

Synopsis "The Wealth of Nations"

"An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations", generally referred to by its shortened title "The Wealth of Nations", is the work of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the books offers one of the worlds first collected descriptions of what builds nations wealth and are today a fundamental work in classical economics. Through reflection over the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution the book touches upon broad topics as Division of labour, productivity and free markets. Adam Smith (5 June 1723 - 17 July 1790) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. One of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, Smith is the author of The Principles Which Lead and Direct Philosophical Enquiries, Illustrated by the History of Astronomy, prior to 1758, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, 1759. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism and is still among the most influential thinkers in the field of economics today.

Adam Smith

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Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher, considered the father of modern economics. His work falls within the essay and economic philosophy, highlighting his analysis of the free market and the division of labor. He studied at the University of Glasgow and Oxford, developing ideas that would influence economic liberalism.

Among his main works is An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), known as The Wealth of Nations, a fundamental treatise in classical economics. He also wrote The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), where he explores ethics and human sympathy. His legacy remains fundamental in current economic and political thought.

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