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The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
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Description for The Wealth of Nations
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive treatment of political economy. This title includes the author's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his prophecy that 'America will be one of the foremost nations of the world'. Editor(s): Skinner, Andrew. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 456.
Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided 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 prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world".
Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided 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 prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world".
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140436150
SKU
V9780140436150
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About 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 ... Read more
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