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The revolutionary blueprint that shaped modern economics.

First published in 1776, The Wealth of Nations is more than a historical document — it's the foundation of capitalist thought, free enterprise, and global commerce. In this enduring classic, Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith explores the principles of productivity, division of labor, free markets, and the invisible hand that guides economic prosperity.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 524 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1505577128
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1505577129
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 1.19 x 9.69 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #83,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Adam Smith (16 June 1723 NS (5 June 1723 OS) – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy, and a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.

Smith is best known for two classic works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics and is still among the most influential thinkers in the field of economics today.

Smith studied social philosophy at the University of Glasgow and at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was one of the first students to benefit from scholarships set up by fellow Scot, John Snell. After graduating, he delivered a successful series of public lectures at Edinburgh, leading him to collaborate with David Hume during the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith obtained a professorship at Glasgow teaching moral philosophy, and during this time he wrote and published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. In his later life, he took a tutoring position that allowed him to travel throughout Europe, where he met other intellectual leaders of his day.

Smith laid the foundations of classical free market economic theory. The Wealth of Nations was a precursor to the modern academic discipline of economics. In this and other works, he expounded upon how rational self-interest and competition can lead to economic prosperity. Smith was controversial in his own day and his general approach and writing style were often satirised by Tory writers in the moralising tradition of William Hogarth and Jonathan Swift. In 2005, The Wealth of Nations was named among the 100 Best Scottish Books of all time. The minor planet 12838 Adamsmith was named in his memory.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    It's a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
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    It's difficult to review a product you haven't read yourself. I gave this as a gift. The person I gave it to told me they thoroughly enjoyed the book and that it was well written. So because it was a successful gift to someone else, I'll give it a five.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Interesting!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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    I learned a great deal from this book.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    So hard to read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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    In reading this book, I could only read 2 pages per hour. It is super hard to read. But it was worth it to make it to the end. I loved reading this one, and I got a better handle on what Adam Smith believed.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Oldie But Goodie!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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    Excellent book!!! Everyone should read this! This book was recommended reading from Economics professor 20 yrs ago and bought this copy for 17 yo daughter homeschooling economics. One of the best books written about history of money and capitalism.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    A smooth evolvement throughout!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
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    The book delved into many divisions and aspects of improvement in the productive power of labour which enhanced and helped me in discovering different angles in my initial knowledge of the topic of Labour.

    Smith's ideas and works were really straight forward and convincing throughout the book in other topics such as the free markets by stating that free markets lead to better products and higher quality. As-well introducing mercantilism a system that was very effective policy in the West for over two centuries. Also touching on-topics like prosperity of new colonies and the development of shipping throughout countries like Surinam, Curaçao and Ehstatis all belonging to the Dutch as-well as topics like Slave trading from Africa.

    A book that will certainly add to your knowledge and one that will need open your mind to how a-lot of Smith's ideas have value and how they have lived on till this day.

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    Brilliant Forefathers
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
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    This is an excellent book for American history buffs. All Americans should be required to read this just to vote.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    "The Wealth of Nations" is a wonderful piece explaining the basics of modern economics
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    A timeless book that started it all. "The Wealth of Nations" is a wonderful piece explaining the basics of modern economics.

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    Learn the Foundation
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    Become wise and intellecutal about economics with the knowledge Adam Smith shares.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Nice book
    Reviewed in Germany on February 9, 2025
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    Nice book but very long aha

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    Quality theory
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    Quite the page turner

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    LEER DEL ORIGINAL
    Reviewed in Spain on October 1, 2019
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    Es muy importante leer una obra en su lengua original.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    Very classic book, but a bit longer and tedious to be a good read.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2025
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    Arrived in good condition, but a bit longer and more dry than I anticipated. Yet a real classic.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    本の質がいいです。
    Reviewed in Japan on November 18, 2015
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    本の質がいいです。読みやすいし、軽いです。買ってよかったです。

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