The Wealth of Nations
9781970184334
540 pages
1828 Press
Overview
Published in 1776, this book is widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern economics. Smith, a Scottish philosopher and moralist, offers a comprehensive analysis of the nature and causes of the wealth of nations and a critique of the mercantilist system that dominated his time. This book is not only a foundational text in economics but also a classic work of political philosophy, social science, and history.
Author Bio
Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith was seen by some as the "father of economics" or the "father of capitalism."
