The Wealth of Nations

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of Adam Smith, published in 1776. It is a clearly written account of political economy at the dawn of the industrial revolution, and is widely considered to be the first modern work in the field of economics. It is broken down into five books between two volumes.

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Magnum opus - Adam Smith - 1776 - Political economy - Industrial revolution

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The Wealth of Nations is often mischaracterized and politicized. Many people are confident in their opinions regarding the author, the work, and the subject matter, yet have never read it. The book was written for the average educated individual of the 18th century rather than for specialists and mathematicians. Thus, the book remains relatively accessible, even for the modern reader.

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