An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. A New Edition, to Which is Prefixed an Account of the Life of the Author, and A View of His Doctrine Compared with that of the French Economists. Adam Smith, L.L.D. F.R.S. [Printed for Cadell and Davies; F.C. and J. Rivington; Otridge and Son; F. Wingrave; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; John Richardson; J. Booker; B. Crosby; E. Jeffrey; W. Stewart; Black, Parry, and Kingsbury; S. Bagster; J. Mawman; J. Asperne; and R. Scholey]. London, 1812. Complete in three volumes.
One of the most influential works in the history of economics and economic thought. “The Wealth of Nations” is widely considered the first comprehensive treatise on political economy and laid the groundwork for the field of economics- introducing key economic concepts like The Invisible Hand, Division of Labor, and Free Markets. This work contains ideas that influenced economic policy and the building of different countries in history.
Three octavos, bound in full leather will marbled edges and papers. Raised bands and gilt titling on spines. Some scattered foxing, light rubbing and wear, else in Very Good+ condition.
