An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations - Softcover

Smith, Adam; Teichgraeber, Richard F., III

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0394337719 ISBN 13: 9780394337715

Publisher: McGraw-Hill College, 1985

Synopsis

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 magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, it is a reflection on economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and argues that free market economies are more productive and beneficial to their societies. The book is a fundamental work in classical economics.

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Review

"this new edition is splendid...An enormously useful feature is
the selection of famous quotes at the beginning." -- Dr Eamonn Butler, Director, Adam Smith Institute

About the Author

Adam Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy, and a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. He 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. Smith studied social philosophy at the University of Glasgow and at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was one of the first students to benefit from scholarships set up by fellow Scot, John Snell. After graduating, he delivered a successful series of public lectures at Edinburgh, leading him to collaborate with David Hume during the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith obtained a professorship at Glasgow teaching moral philosophy, and during this time he wrote and published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. In his later life, he took a tutoring position that allowed him to travel throughout Europe, where he met other intellectual leaders of his day.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394337719
• ISBN 13: 9780394337715
• Binding: Paperback