Author: Daniel Diatkine
Title: Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations. The Discovery of Capitalism and Its Limits
Description: Springer International Publishing, 2021. Hardcover. Pp: 258. 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. ISBN: 9783030815998. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

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