Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations
ISBN:
978-3-03-081602-5
Auflage:
1st ed. 2021
Verlag:
Le Seuil, Palgrave Macmillan, Springer International Publishing
Land des Verlags:
Schweiz
Erscheinungsdatum:
09.10.2022
Reihe:
Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought
Format:
Softcover
Seitenanzahl:
258
Lieferung in 5-10 Werktagen
Versandkostenfrei ab 40 Euro in Österreich
This book examines the work of Adam Smith and his interest in the science of the legislator. Smith’s criticism of the mercantile system and the political dimension of capitalism is discussed, alongside insight into what institutions he saw as necessary to transform the mercantile system into a system of natural freedom. Through insights into Smith’s analysis of the political threats of capital accumulation and the growth of inequality, the point at which he discovered capitalism is highlighted.
This book aims to explore Smith’s belief set out in The Wealth of Nations that the mercantile system was a viable, if dangerous, economic model. It is relevant to students and researchers interested in the history of economic thought.
Schlagwörter
Biografische Anmerkung
Daniel Diatkine is Emeritus Professor for economics at the University of Paris-Saclay and the University of Évry.