An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
"An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith is a treatise published in 1776. This foundational work of classical economics examines what builds nations' wealth at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Smith introduces revolutionary concepts like division of labor, free markets, and the "invisible hand" of self-interest guiding economic activity. Challenging the mercantilist policies of his era, he argues that supply and demand should
determine commerce rather than government regulation, establishing theoretical foundations that would shape economic thought for centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations |
| Note | Also known as: Wealth of Nations |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wealth_of_Nations |
| Credits | Credits: Colin Muir and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| Subject | Economics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3300 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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