An essential work in the fields of economics and political theory, Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Part 1 lays out his influential ideas about the division of labor, free markets, and the role of government in regulating economic activity. Originally published in 1776, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of classical liberalism and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economic thought.
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