The Wealth of Nations
Published on 31. December 2025
428 pages
979-10-7005-327-0 (ISBN)
Description
"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest."
First published in 1776, Adam Smith's monumental work did for economics what Newton did for physics. The Wealth of Nations is the first comprehensive defense of a free-market system, arguing that when individuals are allowed to pursue their own interests, they are led by an "invisible hand" to promote the welfare of society as a whole.
The Birth of Modern Productivity: Smith revolutionized our understanding of how wealth is created. By analyzing the division of labor, the nature of capital, and the dynamics of international trade, he provided a roadmap for moving away from restrictive mercantilism toward a world of innovation and exchange. His insights into how "the extent of the market" limits productivity remain the cornerstone of global trade today.
A Philosophy of Liberty: Beyond numbers and trade balances, Smith's work is a profound meditation on human nature and social order. He argues for a system of natural liberty where competition serves as the ultimate regulator, ensuring quality and fair pricing. It is a work that champions the consumer and provides the intellectual framework for the prosperity of the modern West.
Understand the engine of the world. Purchase "The Wealth of Nations" today and master the principles that govern the global economy.
First published in 1776, Adam Smith's monumental work did for economics what Newton did for physics. The Wealth of Nations is the first comprehensive defense of a free-market system, arguing that when individuals are allowed to pursue their own interests, they are led by an "invisible hand" to promote the welfare of society as a whole.
The Birth of Modern Productivity: Smith revolutionized our understanding of how wealth is created. By analyzing the division of labor, the nature of capital, and the dynamics of international trade, he provided a roadmap for moving away from restrictive mercantilism toward a world of innovation and exchange. His insights into how "the extent of the market" limits productivity remain the cornerstone of global trade today.
A Philosophy of Liberty: Beyond numbers and trade balances, Smith's work is a profound meditation on human nature and social order. He argues for a system of natural liberty where competition serves as the ultimate regulator, ensuring quality and fair pricing. It is a work that champions the consumer and provides the intellectual framework for the prosperity of the modern West.
Understand the engine of the world. Purchase "The Wealth of Nations" today and master the principles that govern the global economy.
