The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics)

Book Title: The Wealth of Nations Author: Adam Smith

The publication of Adam Smith's economic magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations, in 1776, the very same year as the Declaration of Independence, holds great symbolic significance.

In this book, Smith passionately advocates the concept that individuals possess the ability to determine and regulate prices for their own goods and services. With unwavering support for free trade, Smith also champions the rights of ordinary people. The Wealth of Nations presents a comprehensive and eloquent description of how a market economy functions, establishing itself as the authoritative and enduring source on the subject.

Smith's work exhibits a remarkable combination of wit and accessibility, containing insightful theories that laid the foundation for a prosperous capitalist system. This unabridged edition provides modern readers with a fresh perspective on a timeless and groundbreaking work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals perceive the generation and distribution of wealth. Its influence persists to this day, shaping our economy in profound ways.