The Wealth of Nations
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- Paperback
672 pages
- Release Date
15 November 1999
Summary
The Wealth of Nations: A Cornerstone of Economic Thought
The second part of Adam Smith’s economic theory, arguing for free trade. The Wealth of Nations was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered as lectures in Glasgow, the book’s publication in 1776 coincided with America’s Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith’s assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140436150 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140436154 |
| Series: | The Wealth of Nations |
| Author: | Adam Smith, Andrew Skinner |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 672 |
| Edition: | 4th |
| Release Date: | 15 November 1999 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 30mm |
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About The Author
Adam Smith
Adam Smith (1723-1790) was born in Glasgow and after being educated in Glasgow and Oxford, he held a number of academic posts before becoming tutor to the young Duke of Buccleuch. This post took him to France where he began writing his political treatise, THE WEALTH OF NATIONS.
Andrew S. Skinner is Adam Smith Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus at Glasgow University and has published widely on Adam Smith and is the editor of the first three volumes of THE WEALTH OF NATIONS for Penguin.
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