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The Wealth of Nations

Great Britain · Economy / Political Economy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1776

Adam Smith9 March 1776

London · Economy / Political Economy

Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations, analysing markets, specialisation and economic growth.

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Adam Smith

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