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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith (editor); Edwin Cannan (editor); George J. Stigler (editor) is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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<b>The foundational text of modern economic thought, the origin of laissez-faire economics and contemporary free market thinking</b><br> <br> Adam Smith's <i>The Wealth of Nations</i> was recognized as a landmark of immediately upon publication in 1776. As the first serious, data-driven argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for all subsequent economic thought. Smith's argument that human self-interest is the primary driver of economic activity, and that i

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Author
Adam Smith (editor); Edwin Cannan (editor); George J. Stigler (editor)
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Published
2008
Language
EN
ISBN
9780226763750
Category
history
Subjects
History, Economics, Theory
Rating
3.87 / 5 (30 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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