Adam Smith

Born in 1723
Economics Philosophy

  • Adam Smith FRSA FRS FRSE was a Scottish philosopher and economist born in 1723.

  • He played a crucial role in the Scottish Enlightenment and is renowned for his contributions to political economy.

  • Smith authored two seminal works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.

  • The latter, often called The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern treatise on economics as a comprehensive academic discipline.

  • Smith's ideas on free markets, division of labor, and the "invisible hand" have profoundly influenced economic thought and policy for centuries.

Books by Adam Smith

The Theory of Moral Sentiments Summary
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
by Adam Smith • 1759 • 368 pages
4.07
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The Wealth of Nations Summary
The Wealth of Nations
by Adam Smith • 2010 • 416 pages
3.92
372 ratings
Economics
Business
Philosophy
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Volume I Summary
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Volume I
by Adam Smith • 1776 • 550 pages
3.92
281 ratings
Economics
Philosophy
History
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Summary
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
by Adam Smith • 1776 • 1076 pages
3.88
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Economics
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