Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. As the first scientific argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for all subsequent economic thought. Smith's theories of capital accumulation, growth, and secular change, among others, continue to be influential in modern economics. This reprint of Edwin Cannan's definitive 1904 edition of "The Wealth of Nations "includes Cannan's famous introduction, notes, and a full index, as well as a new preface written especially for this edition by...
Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. As the first scientific argument for ...
Cannan's name is linked with two economic institutions: Adam Smith and the London School of Economics. Cannan played a fundamental role in England in shaping the alternative to Marshallian economics that bore fruit at the LSE during the 1930s. This work brings together his major contributions to the theory of distribution, quantity theory and the definition of Classical Economics. It includes: an introductory volume on Cannan's life and works by Alan Ebenstein; 40 book reviews, chapters and articles on Cannan; and 10 of Cannan's works.
Cannan's name is linked with two economic institutions: Adam Smith and the London School of Economics. Cannan played a fundamental role in England in ...
Introduction by Robert Reich Commentary by R. H. Campbell and A. S. Skinner Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written in clear and incisive prose, The Wealth of Nations articulates the concepts indispensable to an understanding of contemporary society; and Robert Reich's Introduction both clarifies Smith's analyses and illuminates his overall relevance to the world in which we live....
Introduction by Robert Reich Commentary by R. H. Campbell and A. S. Skinner Adam Smith's masterpiece, first publish...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
Though Cannan, in his early years as an economist, was a critic of classical economics and an ally of interventionists, he moved sharply to the side of classical liberalism in the early 20th century. In this book, originally published in 1929 Edwin Cannan discussed in comparative terms the general problems of economics and in particular the theories of production, value and distribution and the attempts that had been made to solve them. Examining key principles of economics in historical terms, the author draws his own conclusions only after a full discussion of various viewpoints.
Though Cannan, in his early years as an economist, was a critic of classical economics and an ally of interventionists, he moved sharply to the sid...
