The Wealth of Nations by Smith, Adam (9781731707079)

The Wealth of Nations

by Smith, Adam

Paperback - English

This seminal work on political economy and the foundation of the modern market economy was originally published in 1776. Rich in historical background and acute observations of the 18th-century scene, Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis is also an insightful work of political philosophy. Its revolutionary concepts, including the notion that self-interest stimulates the healthiest economic conditions for all, remain influential with politicians and economists alike.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

173170707X

EAN

9781731707079

Publisher

SIMON & BROWN

Publication Date

20 Nov 2018

Pages

482

Weight (kg)

0.70

Dimensions (cm)

22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7

Lexile Level

1500

About Author

Adam Smith was born in a small village in Kirkcaldy, Scotland in 1723. He entered the University of Glasgow at age fourteen, and later attended Balliol College at Oxford. After lecturing for a period, he held several teaching positions at Glasgow University. His greatest achievement was writing The Wealth of Nations (1776), a five-book series that sought to expose the true causes of prosperity, and installed him as the father of contemporary economic thought. He died in Edinburgh on July 19, 1790.