About the Book: Wealth Of Nations - Bantam Classic
It is symbolic that Adam Smiths masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of
Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of
Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened
notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for
their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet
stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still
the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market
economy.The result of Smiths efforts is a witty, highly readable