The Wealth of Nations: Books IV-VPenguin UK, 7 oct 1999 - 672 páginas Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world". |
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lay some burden upon foreign for the encouragement of domestic industry | |
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country The defence of Great Britain for example depends very much upon | |
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