Author: Adam SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations; Volume 2
Author: Adam SmithPublisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341861195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
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Author: Adam SmithAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Author: Adam SmithPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226763757
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. As the first scientific argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for all subsequent economic thought. Smith's theories of capital accumulation, growth, and secular change, among others, continue to be influential in modern economics. This reprint of Edwin Cannan's definitive 1904 edition of The Wealth of Nations includes Cannan's famous introduction, notes, and a full index, as well as a new preface written especially for this edition by the distinguished economist George J. Stigler. Mr. Stigler's preface will be of value for anyone wishing to see the contemporary relevance of Adam Smith's thought.
An Inquiry Into The Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations: ...
Author: Adam SmithPublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 879
Book Description
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 is a seminal work in the field of economics by Adam Smith. Published in 1776, the book examines the principles of economic growth, division of labor, and the functioning of markets. Smith's ideas on free trade, capitalism, and the invisible hand have had a profound impact on economic theory and policy. Key Aspects of the Book "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations": Economic Theory: The book presents a comprehensive analysis of economic principles, exploring topics such as supply and demand, market competition, and the role of self-interest in promoting economic prosperity. Division of Labor: Smith's examination of the division of labor and its benefits forms a foundational concept in economic theory, highlighting the efficiency and productivity gains achieved through specialization. Capitalism and Free Trade: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations advocates for free trade, limited government intervention, and the principles of capitalism as drivers of economic growth and prosperity. Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher, often referred to as the father of modern economics. His works, including An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, have had a lasting impact on economic thought and continue to shape contemporary discussions on economic policy and market dynamics.
On Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations
Author: Samuel FleischackerPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400826055
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Adam Smith was a philosopher before he ever wrote about economics, yet until now there has never been a philosophical commentary on the Wealth of Nations. Samuel Fleischacker suggests that Smith's vastly influential treatise on economics can be better understood if placed in the light of his epistemology, philosophy of science, and moral theory. He lays out the relevance of these aspects of Smith's thought to specific themes in the Wealth of Nations, arguing, among other things, that Smith regards social science as an extension of common sense rather than as a discipline to be approached mathematically, that he has moral as well as pragmatic reasons for approving of capitalism, and that he has an unusually strong belief in human equality that leads him to anticipate, if not quite endorse, the modern doctrine of distributive justice. Fleischacker also places Smith's views in relation to the work of his contemporaries, especially his teacher Francis Hutcheson and friend David Hume, and draws out consequences of Smith's thought for present-day political and philosophical debates. The Companion is divided into five general sections, which can be read independently of one another. It contains an index that points to commentary on specific passages in Wealth of Nations. Written in an approachable style befitting Smith's own clear yet finely honed rhetoric, it is intended for professional philosophers and political economists as well as those coming to Smith for the first time.
Author: James Maitland Earl of Lauderdale
Author: Adam SmithThe Wealth of Nations Book 1
Author: Adam SmithPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546928485
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Adam Smith's ground braking work in economics, "The Wealth of Nations." Book 1: BOOK I. OF THE CAUSES OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTIVE POWERS OF LABOUR, AND OF THE ORDER ACCORDING TO WHICH ITS PRODUCE IS NATURALLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE DIFFERENT RANKS OF THE PEOPLE. CHAPTER I. OF THE DIVISION OF LABOUR. CHAPTER II. OF THE PRINCIPLE WHICH GIVES OCCASION TO THE DIVISION OF LABOUR. CHAPTER III. THAT THE DIVISION OF LABOUR IS LIMITED BY THE EXTENT OF THE MARKET. CHAPTER IV. OF THE ORIGIN AND USE OF MONEY. CHAPTER V. OF THE REAL AND NOMINAL PRICE OF COMMODITIES, OR OF THEIR PRICE IN LABOUR, AND THEIR PRICE IN MONEY. CHAPTER VI. OF THE COMPONENT PART OF THE PRICE OF COMMODITIES. CHAPTER VII. OF THE NATURAL AND MARKET PRICE OF COMMODITIES. CHAPTER VIII. OF THE WAGES OF LABOUR. CHAPTER IX. OF THE PROFITS OF STOCK. CHAPTER X. OF WAGES AND PROFIT IN THE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENTS OF LABOUR AND STOCK. CHAPTER XI. OF THE RENT OF LAND.
The Essential Adam Smith
Author: Adam SmithPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393242609
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Few writings are more often cited as a cornerstone of modern economic thought than those of Adam Smith. Few are less read. The sheer strength of his great work, The Wealth of Nations, discourages many from attempting to explore its rich and lucid arguments. In this brilliantly crafted volume, one of the most eminent economists of our day provides a generous selection from the entire body of Smith's work, ranging from his fascinating psychological observations on human nature to his famous treatise on what Smith called a "society of natural liberty," The Wealth of Nations. Among the works represented in this volume in addition to The Wealth of Nations are The History of Astronomy, Lectures on Jurisprudence, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and Smith's correspondence with David Hume. Before each of Smith's writings Robert Heilbroner presents a clear and lively discussion that will interest the scholar as much as it will clarify the work for the non-specialist. Adam Smith emerges from this collection of his writings, as he does from his portrait in Professor Heilbroner's well-known book, as the first economist to deserve the title of "worldly philosopher."
