The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism.
Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780679783367 (0679783369)
ASIN: 679783369
Publish date: November 14th 2000
Publisher: Modern Library
Pages no: 184
Edition language: English
AcknowledgementsIntroductionNote on the TextSelect BibliographyA Chronology of Adam Smith and His Times--An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations [Abridged]Explanatory Notes and CommentaryIndex
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