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Adam Smith

1723–1790

1 series 3 books in order 2 standalone books

Adam Smith (16 June 1723 - 17 July 1790) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He is best known for two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics.

Born
1723
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Harvard Classics

Series by Adam Smith

Harvard Classics

26 books in order · 1882–1999

Standalone books

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