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An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations, generally referred to by its shortened title the wealth of nations, is the magnum opus of the scottish economist and moral philosopher adam smith. The wealth of nations, adam smith an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations, generally referred to by its shortened title the wealth of nations, is the magnum opus of the scottish economist and moral philosopher adam smith. In these times, as when adam smith wrote, it is important to remind ourselves of the revolutionary notion at the heart of smiths opusthat the wealth of a nation is measured not by its accumulated riches, but by the productivity and living standards of all its people. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Written by adam smith, narrated by gildart jackson. Aug 29, 20 a rare first edition copy of adam smiths work the wealth of nations, which has been valued at up to. The first theme in the wealth of nations is that regulations on commerce are illfounded and counterproductive. Smith details his argument in the following five books. The wealth of nations by adam smith full audiobook youtube. The wealth of nations by adam smith free at loyal books.
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