An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith · English
Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) is widely regarded as a founding work of modern economics.
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Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) is widely regarded as a founding work of modern economics. All five books are included. Book I explains the division of labour, money, prices, wages, profit and rent; Book II treats capital and its accumulation; Book III traces the growth of wealth in Europe after the fall of Rome; Book IV criticises the mercantile system and examines the agricultural systems of political economy; and Book V considers the expenses and revenue of the state, taxation and public debt. Smith argues that competition and free trade generally increase national wealth more than government restrictions.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith · English
Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) is widely regarded as a founding work of modern economics.
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E IMPORTATION OF GOODS OF ALMOST ALL KINDS, FROM THOSE COUNTRIES WITH WHICH THE BALANCE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISADVANTAGEOUS.
Pagera Editor's Note
Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) is widely regarded as a founding work of modern economics. All five books are included. Book I explains the division of labour, money, prices, wages, profit and rent; Book II treats capital and its accumulation; Book III traces the growth of wealth in Europe after the fall of Rome; Book IV criticises the mercantile system and examines the agricultural systems of political economy; and Book V considers the expenses and revenue of the state, taxation and public debt. Smith argues that competition and free trade generally increase national wealth more than government restrictions.
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