The Wealth of Nations
About this product
2015 Reprint of 1953 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Von Mises edited the Smith's magnum opus to make it both more accessible and clearer for the modern reader. The ideas that found their expression in "The Wealth of Nations" demolished the traditional philosophy of mercantilism and opened the way for capitalist mass production and modern institutional democracy. Von Mises himself was a staunch defender of the capitalist free enterprise system and saw Smith as its founding father. A thoughtful and useful abridgement of an otherwise unwieldy classic. Read more
Editor's Take
Readers on Goodreads and The StoryGraph generally describe The Wealth of Nations as highly influential, foundational, and still relevant, especially for understanding modern economics and capitalism. At the same time, many reviewers say it is a difficult or slow read, with some calling the full version a slog and others noting that abridged editions are much more approachable.
Goodreads reviewers praise the book’s insights into self-interest, the division of labor, and the invisible hand, often calling it a masterpiece or must-read for anyone interested in economics. The StoryGraph reviews are more mixed on readability, but still emphasize its historical importance and strong ideas.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Martino Fine Books |
| Publication date | November 19, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 248 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1614278814 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1614278818 |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.62 x 9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Theory of Economics #34 in Political Conservatism & Liberalism #38 in Economic History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (127) |
