The Wealth of Nations: Books 1-3 (Penguin Classics)
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The classic economic treatise that insipired Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century The publication of The Wealth of Nations in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence, and with this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that a truly free market - fired by competition yet guided as if by an 'invisible hand' to ensure justice and equality - was the engine of a fair and productive society. Books I - III of The Wealth of Nations examine the 'division of labour' as the key to economic growth, by ensuring the interdependence of individuals within society. They also cover the origins of money and the importance of wages, profit, rent and stocks, but the real sophistication of his analysis derives from the fact that it encompasses a combination of ethics, philosophy and history to create a vast panorama of society. This edition contains an analytical introduction offering an in-depth discussion of Smith as an economist and social scientist, as well as a preface, further reading and explanatory notes by Andrew Skinner. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: Classic - the Bible of Economics - Classic must have for anyone. Economics simply is the study of resource allocation and if you ignore that you’ll suffer the consequences of ignorance. Keep this beside your religious book and your medical book and you will be very, very educated. Review: Very good read - Very good read
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S**E
Classic - the Bible of Economics
Classic must have for anyone. Economics simply is the study of resource allocation and if you ignore that you’ll suffer the consequences of ignorance. Keep this beside your religious book and your medical book and you will be very, very educated.
A**C
Very good read
Very good read
D**.
Great book!
Great book! Very solid hardcover.
I**L
Timeless Insight into Economics, but Not for the Faint of Heart
Reading The Wealth of Nations is like opening a time capsule that explains not just how markets function, but why we think about economics the way we do today. Adam Smith’s insights into labor, value, trade, and the invisible hand are foundational, and it’s fascinating to see how many of his ideas are still relevant in modern economic discussions. The depth and precision of his arguments are impressive, especially considering when it was written. That said, this book isn’t a light read. It’s dense, long, and written in a formal 18th-century style that takes some patience to get through. But if you enjoy history, philosophy, or economics—or just want to challenge yourself—it’s absolutely worth the effort. This is more of a study piece than a casual read, but it’s one I’m glad I took the time to work through.
P**I
Excellent retailer
Received on time in excellent condition, like new; I would definitely purchase from this retailer again. Though this is a special "Fingerprint" edition as a collectors item it can also be used as your textbook. Subject of book is very pertinent today in understanding a modern economy even though this book was originally written by a "moral" philosopher in ~1775 complied from his lecture notes. Comes with an introductory note helping one to understand how Adam Smith contstruted his philosohy of economics.
M**A
Nice less expensive edition.
Will look great on the shelf. Look forward to reading; could give some insight into our economy and economics today; though much has changed, basic principles remain.
R**H
Excellent! A classic
Excellent book. A classic with lessons about our economy.
C**T
If you care read this!
Smith will prove himself to be a sharp thinker someone who can’t be labeled or claimed by any political faction. He name-drops Hume(his close friend a lot). After reading the wealth of nations you will come to the conclusion that the invisible hand is only used twice and that it’s just fluff in this work and really isn’t the meat of his work even though it’s commonly cited by people who don’t know anything about his work both left and right. FIRST OF ALL YOU MUST READ HIS THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOK OR YOU WILL MISINTERPRET IT. If you leave thinking Smith is a greedy scum bag you’ve read it the wrong way.
M**L
Recomendable.
El envío sin problema, llegó a tiempo. El libro es una lectura de cajón para todos aquellos interesados en la economía. Las letras son cómodas para su lectura, no es muy pesado y es fácil de transportar.
A**A
Great book a must have
Everything was great but the book cover was very dusty and that's a general observation in must of the items I get from amazon as it came well baked but the item itself covered with dust
A**R
Just order it
Amazing stuff at cheap price
F**A
good
Fundamental economy book, this autor was incredible. In XVIII and he had this vision of the economy. with a B2 in english you may not have any problemas to understand
A**S
Simply excellent
The book is fascinating and hugely insightful. This edition is very well presented with relevant introductions and, unlike most "grown up" books, has a good size font which makes it pleasant on the eyes when reading. I highly recommend.
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