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Title: An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Jeff G. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary: "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith is a foundational work in political economy written in the late 18th century. This scientific publication delves into the principles governing economic wealth, focusing on how nations accumulate and distribute their resources. The book's core themes include the division of labour, the role of capital, and the natural laws that govern market economies, all of which laid the groundwork for modern economic thought. At the start of this influential text, Smith introduces the fundamental notion that a nation's wealth is derived from the productivity of its labour force. He emphasizes the importance of skill and the organization of work, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how varying degrees of labour efficiency influence the overall wealth of a society. Additionally, Smith outlines the structure of the work itself, indicating that the initial discussions will center on the productivity of labour, while subsequent sections will discuss the nature of stock, the progress of wealth in different nations, and the implications of government policies on economic prosperity. This opening portion establishes the analytical framework through which Smith will explore the intricate relationships that shape a nation's economic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Adam, 1723-1790
Author: Garnier, M. (Germain), 1754-1821
EBook No.: 38194
Published: Dec 3, 2011
Downloads: 1174
Language: English
Subject: Economics
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeff G. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print project.)
Summary: "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith is a foundational work in political economy written in the late 18th century. This scientific publication delves into the principles governing economic wealth, focusing on how nations accumulate and distribute their resources. The book's core themes include the division of labour, the role of capital, and the natural laws that govern market economies, all of which laid the groundwork for modern economic thought. At the start of this influential text, Smith introduces the fundamental notion that a nation's wealth is derived from the productivity of its labour force. He emphasizes the importance of skill and the organization of work, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how varying degrees of labour efficiency influence the overall wealth of a society. Additionally, Smith outlines the structure of the work itself, indicating that the initial discussions will center on the productivity of labour, while subsequent sections will discuss the nature of stock, the progress of wealth in different nations, and the implications of government policies on economic prosperity. This opening portion establishes the analytical framework through which Smith will explore the intricate relationships that shape a nation's economic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Adam, 1723-1790
Author: Garnier, M. (Germain), 1754-1821
EBook No.: 38194
Published: Dec 3, 2011
Downloads: 1174
Language: English
Subject: Economics
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.