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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Edwin Cannan, Adam Smith, George J. Stigler
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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977

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Edwin Cannan, Adam Smith, George J. Stigler

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

1076

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Scotland • 18th Century

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, edited by Edwin Cannan and George J. Stigler, explores economic principles, focusing on factors affecting wealth creation and distribution, including labor, markets, and government policies. The text is foundational to classical economics and remains influential in understanding economic theories and practices.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

36,921 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations provides a foundational analysis of economics. Reviewers praise its depth and historical significance, though some criticize its archaic language and length. Overall, it's regarded as essential reading for understanding economic principles and history, despite some dated aspects.

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Who Should Read An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations?

Readers who enjoy An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Edwin Cannan, Adam Smith, and George J. Stigler are typically students, economists, and history enthusiasts keen on classical economic theories. Comparable works include John Maynard Keynes’s The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money and Karl Marx’s Das Kapital.

4.2

36,921 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1076

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Scotland • 18th Century

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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