reprint. ~ Cloth, G. xxx+404+25pp, cloth split along spine with result that boards are loose, water stain to several pp, a reading / working copy. ~ Mid 19th century text of one of the most important economic essays ever.

Good 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Good Cloth Reprint Two vols. Scottish philosopher, regarded as the founder of modern economics. His book The Wealth of Nations (1776) was enormously influential in the development of Western capitalism. It outlined the theory of the division of labour. In place of mercantilism, Smith proposed the doctrine of laissez-faire: that governments should not interfere in economic affairs and that free trade increases wealth.

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8vo over 7.75 - 9.75'' tall A careful reprint of the 1812 edition. No date, about 1876. Light general wear. Brick brown cloth, gold and black decor. Gold lettering completely intact, though lightly worn. Cloth frayed at spine ends. Hinges intact, hinge paper has cracks. 831 pages. 7846

0671448250 light edge wear to dust jacket;

Condition: Good - in Poor DJ. DJ worn at edges with several nicks and minor loss. Bumped at head & tail of spine and corners. :: Further Information: The author set out to explore the missing, human side of money. His quest led not only to the professional money managers and economists of his acquaintance, but to sociologists and psychologists who examine money and how we react to it. The result is not just a book about the market, but a trenchant comment on what the game means in American life, who wins at it and what winning means. First Edition. Weighs 0.625 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::

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No discoloring and no marks great shape and nice looking edition. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations. Adam Smith Postulated in his famous theory of the division of labor and emphasized that value arises from the labor expended in the process of production. Influenced by Hume and by rationalist current of the eighteenth century, he believed that in laissez-faire economy the pursuit of self interest would birng about the public welfare. Although many of Smith's theories were avoided with the culumination of the Industrial Revolution, much in his analysis of institutions is valid today and his influence on later economists remain unsurpassed. 4/2/2004 10:03:18 AM 6/15/2004 9:20:55 PM 1

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Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 5/9/2003 12/17/2004 11:22:27 AM 1