On The Economy Of Nations (1842)

By Thomas Sharpe Smith

Book Overview

On The Economy Of Nations is a book written by Thomas Sharpe Smith and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive study of the economy of nations, covering topics such as trade, production, consumption, and economic growth. Smith argues that the wealth of a nation is determined by its ability to produce goods and services efficiently, and that the government should play a limited role in the economy, allowing market forces to determine prices and allocate resources. The book is divided into three parts: the first part provides an overview of the principles of political economy, the second part focuses on the history of economic thought, and the third part examines the economic policies of various nations. Smith draws on the works of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and other classical economists to present a coherent and nuanced perspective on the economy. On The Economy Of Nations is an important work in the history of economic thought and remains relevant today as a guide to understanding the complexities of the global economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104359537
• ISBN13: 9781104359539
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"