The Wealth of NationsThe Wealth of Nations was first published in 1776 and is a foundational text in classical economics. In this book, Adam Smith describes what builds a nation's wealth and reflects on topics like the division of labor, productivity and free markets. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. |
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