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Published in 1778, The Wealth of Nations was the first book on economics to catch the public's attention. It provides a recipe for national prosperity that has not been bettered since, based on small government and the freedom of citizens to act in their best interests. It reassuringly assumes no knowledge of its subject, and over 200 years on still provides valuable lessons on the fundamentals of economics. This deluxe, selected edition is a stylish keepsake from the Capstone Classics series.
This edition includes:
- An abridged selection of all 5 books for the contemporary reader
- An original commentary offering new research and analysis by classic literature guru Tom Butler-Bowdon
- A biography and chronology of Adam Smith's life and the events surrounding the original publication of the work
Today, The Wealth of Nations is still essential reading for any business or self-development library, reminding us that it is the ingenuity and drive of people, not governments, that remains the source of personal, national and global prosperity.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Thinking it was going to be a dry economic text I was pleasantly surprised to discover some of the principles upon which Smith had founded his theories. It's idea that a country should seek to develop its own agricultural and food basis was particularly interesting and ahead of its time (considering the growing importance of envirnoment issues in this day and age). Butler - Bowdon's commentery was also invaluable - helped clarify the content of book and neatly identified the key themes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought it to reprise my earlier reading of it. It was informational and a bit of a hard read. (which I had obviously forgotten in the mists of time). Still full of wonderful words of wisdom and common sense.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Though dated in terms of years and industry a good way to get to grips with what Adam Smith was all about.
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