The wealth of nations
(2008)
Nonfiction
eAudiobook
Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : Naxos : Made available through hoopla, 2008
EDITION
Abridged
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (1 audio file (7hr., 03 min.)) : digital
ISBN/ISSN
9789629547073 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) MWT11104470, 9629547074 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 11104470
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Read by Sean Barrett
It was Adam Smith (1723-90) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith's doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest. Though each individual seeks only personal gain, the collective result is increased prosperity, which benefits society as a whole
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