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An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
by Adam Smith, M. (Germain) Garnier
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AN - INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES - OF THE - WEALTH OF NATIONS. - BY - ADAM SMITH LL.D. F.R.S. - WITH A LIFE OF THE AUTHOR. - ALSO, - A VIEW OF THE DOCTRINE OF SMITH, COMPARED WITH THAT OF THE FRENCH ECONOMISTS; WITH A METHOD OF FACILITATING THE STUDY OF HIS WORKS; FROM THE FRENCH OF M. GARNIER. - COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME - London: - T. NELSON AND SONS, PATERNOSTER ROW; AND EDINBURGH. - MDCCCLII.
SHORT ACCOUNT - OF THE - LIFE AND WRITINGS - OF - DR. ADAM SMITH
SHORT VIEW - OF THE - DOCTRINE OF SMITH, COMPARED WITH THAT OF THE FRENCH ECONOMISTS. - TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF M. GARNIER.
BOOK I. - OF THE CAUSES OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTIVE POWERS OF LABOUR, AND OF THE ORDER ACCORDING TO WHICH ITS PRODUCE IS NATURALLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE DIFFERENT RANKS OF THE PEOPLE.
BOOK II. - OF THE NATURE, ACCUMULATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OF STOCK.
BOOK III. - OF THE DIFFERENT PROGRESS OF OPULENCE IN DIFFERENT NATIONS
BOOK IV. - OF SYSTEMS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY.
BOOK V. - OF THE REVENUE OF THE SOVEREIGN OR COMMONWEALTH.
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In this foundational work, the author examines how societies generate wealth by dissecting the mechanics of labor, trade, and markets. He begins with the famous illustration of the pin‑maker’s workshop, showing how dividing tasks boosts productivity, and then traces the role of money and pricing in coordinating exchange. The early chapters also lay out the relationship between wages, profits, and the rent of land, establishing a framework for understanding economic incentives.
The discussion widens to consider how capital accumulates, how different nations develop their commercial and agricultural systems, and why certain trade restrictions can hinder growth. By comparing mercantile policies with freer market approaches, the author highlights the impact of regulations on both producers and consumers. Listeners will find a clear, systematic exploration of the forces that shape prosperity, still resonant for anyone curious about the roots of modern economics.
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en
Duration
~42 hours (2438K characters)
Release date
2011-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Adam Smith
1723–1790
A leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, he explored how moral life, commerce, and human self-interest fit together. His books helped shape modern thinking about markets, society, and the way nations grow wealthy.
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1754–1821
Best known for bringing Adam Smith to French readers, this statesman and economist moved between politics, translation, and debates about money at a turning point in French history. His work helped shape how political economy was discussed in France in the early 1800s.
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