Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
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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”.
Gives a comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, this book’s includes the author’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”.
About the Author: Adam Smith (1723-90) taught both logic and moral philosophy at Glasgow University. His Wealth of Nations revolutionised the economic theories of the time. Andrew Skinner teaches at the Adam Smith Institute and is an expert on the author’s work.
25 Feb 1982
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Economic theory & philosophy |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9780140432084 |
| Author | Andrew Skinner |
| Publication Date | 25 Feb 1982 |
The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III by Adam Smith ISBN 9780140432084