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Loading... An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nationsby Adam Smith
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. "Adam Smith has produced one of the greatest discussions on economics ever written, and if you are interested in formulating your own thoughts regarding economic policy, it is essential that you always examine the original sources in order to fully understand the concepts. Too many politicians claim to support free market concepts yet fail to grasp true free markets as outlined by Smith. One of the best books regarding economic thought available."  MattKneece | Sep 4, 2009 |  "... in political oeconomy I think Smith's wealth of nations the best book extant ..."—Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, May 30, 1790 "... if your views of political enquiry go further to the subjects of money & commerce, Smith's wealth of nations is the best book to be read, unless Say's Political economy can be had, which treats the same subjects on the same principles, but in a shorter compass & more lucid manner ..."—Thomas Jefferson to John Norvell, June 11, 1807. "Adam Smith, first in England, published a rational and systematic work on Political economy, adopting generally the ground of the Economists, but differing on the subjects before specified. the system being novel, much argument and detail seemed then necessary to establish principles which now are assented to as soon as proposed. hence his book, admitted to be able, and of the first degree of merit, has yet been considered as prolix & tedious."—From TJ's Prospectus for Destutt de Tracy’s Treatise on Political Economy , sent to Milligan for printing on April 6, 1816. TJ frequently quoted from Smith's work in relation to banks and paper money; for example, Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, Nov. 6, 1813. ThomasJefferson | Sep 3, 2009 | "... in political oeconomy I think Smith's wealth of nations the best book extant ..."—Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, May 30, 1790 "... if your views of political enquiry go further to the subjects of money & commerce, Smith's wealth of nations is the best book to be read, unless Say's Political economy can be had, which treats the same subjects on the same principles, but in a shorter compass & more lucid manner ..."—Thomas Jefferson to John Norvell, June 11, 1807. "Adam Smith, first in England, published a rational and systematic work on Political economy, adopting generally the ground of the Economists, but differing on the subjects before specified. the system being novel, much argument and detail seemed then necessary to establish principles which now are assented to as soon as proposed. hence his book, admitted to be able, and of the first degree of merit, has yet been considered as prolix & tedious."—From TJ's Prospectus for Destutt de Tracy’s Treatise on Political Economy , sent to Milligan for printing on April 6, 1816. TJ frequently quoted from Smith's work in relation to banks and paper money; for example, Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, Nov. 6, 1813. ThomasJefferson | Sep 3, 2009 | This is the Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis. HanoarHatzioni | Jun 9, 2009 | scaffale 5.3 mariateresa1010 | Jun 8, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0553585975, Mass Market Paperback)The Wealth of Nationsby Adam Smith It is symbolic that Adam Smith’s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith’s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:18 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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