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- An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.
- The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.
- The Wealth of Nations, Books 1-3 by Adam Smith.
- Great Ideas the Invisible Hand by Adam Smith.
Adam Smith FRS FRSE FRSA (baptised 16 June [ O.S. 5 June] 1723 [1] – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish [a] economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment. [3] Seen by some as "The Father of Economics" [4] or "The Father of Capitalism", [5] he wrote two classic works ...
Feb 12, 2017 · Dennis Rasmussen, author of The Infidel and the Professor, selects the best books by and about Adam Smith, the Scottish philosopher and economist. Learn about his life, times, works, and legacy in this interview and book list.
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Bust of Smith in the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy. Five editions of The Wealth of Nations were published during Smith's lifetime: in 1776, 1778, 1784, 1786 and 1789. Numerous editions appeared after Smith's death in 1790. To better understand the evolution of the work under Smith's hand, a team led by Edwin Cannan collated the first five editions
Jun 15, 2024 · Adam Smith, Scottish social philosopher and political economist who is a towering figure in the history of economic thought, best known for his book An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), the first comprehensive system of political economy. Learn more about Smith’s life and career.
Adam Smith FRSA FRS FRSE was a Scottish philosopher and economist who was a pioneer in thinking on political economy and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment. He wrote two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776).
Nov 14, 2000 · The Wealth of Nations. Adam Smith. Random House Publishing Group, Nov 14, 2000 - Business & Economics - 1184 pages. Adam Smith’s masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism.