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The Wealth of Nations - by Adam Smith (Hardcover)

The Wealth of Nations - by  Adam Smith (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This seminal treatise on political economy and the foundation of the modern market economy was originally published in 1776. Its timeless views remain insightful and influential among politicians and economists.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>A Scottish professor of moral philosophy, Adam Smith (1723-90) combined economics, history, political theory, and philosophy to create this treatise on what has come to be known as laissez-faire economics.

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