An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977
1076
Book • Nonfiction
Scotland • 18th Century
1977
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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1076
Book • Nonfiction
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1977
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