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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Great Britain · Humanities / Social Science. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1776Date range
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Chronological records

1776

Adam Smith1776

Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "The Wealth of Nations", criticizes mercantilism

Names involved

Adam Smith

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