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The Wealth of Nations: IV-V

The Wealth of Nations: IV-V

by Adam Smith (Author), Andrew Skinner (Editor), Adam Smith (Author), Andrew Skinner (Editor), Adam Smith (Author)

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Synopsis

Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that America will be one of the foremost nations of the world .

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 672
 Edition: 4
 Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 07 Oct 1999
ISBN 10: 0140436154
ISBN 13: 9780140436150

Author Bio
Adam Smith (1723-1790) was born in Glasgow and after being educated in Glasgow and Oxford, he held a number of academic posts before becoming tutor to the young Duke of Buccleuch. This post took him to France where he began writing his political treatise, THE WEALTH OF NATIONS.Andrew S. Skinner is Adam Smith Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus at Glasgow University and has published widely on Adam Smith and is the editor of the first three volumes of THE WEALTH OF NATIONS for Penguin.