The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations
by Adam Smith
It is symbolic that Adam Smith?s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence.
In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy.
The result of Smith?s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day. more
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Recent Reviews
- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-11-2009
- Fantastic!
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the book is really fat, so when trying to read near the crack you have to sort of pry the book open, and it feels the binding might break. I doubt it though. Great deal! Entire book,...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-23-2009
- One of the Classics of Economics
Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" is truly one of the most influential books in world history. Published in 1776, it discussed many of the economic ideas of the thought system we refer to today as classical or nineteenth-century...
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- 3/5
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- Posted: Sep-05-2009
- Excellent work, mediocre package
Extremely interesting at parts, but incredibly boring at others. It was probably riveting when it was written. This edition comes in a book which is almost shaped like a cube, it must be held open with care, annoying.
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- 5/5
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- Posted: Sep-04-2009
- Wealth is Achieved through the Division of their Labor and the Ever-Greater Specialisation of Their Skills.
According to Adam Smith, wealth is achieved through the division of their labour and the ever-greater specialisation of their skills. It is not from benevolence of the butcher, the brewer or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-11-2009
- Fantastic!
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the book is really fat, so when trying to read near the crack you have to sort of pry the book open, and it feels the binding might break. I doubt it though. Great deal! Entire book,...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-05-2009
- Excellent work, mediocre package
Extremely interesting at parts, but incredibly boring at others. It was probably riveting when it was written. This edition comes in a book which is almost shaped like a cube, it must be held open with care, annoying.
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- 2/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-15-2008
- Adam Smith: Wealth of nations
This version is just too small for such a great book. No room to write interpretations or other side notes. Bought another one, so it has become my door stop for now; until someone offers me a price or simply asks to borrow it.
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