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The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith (1776)
What makes nations rich, and why do some economies thrive while others falter? In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith lays the foundation for modern economics, exploring how trade, labor, and self-interest shape prosperity. Far from a dry textbook, it's a groundbreaking vision of how markets work—introducing ideas like the "invisible hand" that still echo in today's debates about capitalism, inequality, and globalization. Smith wasn't just analyzing numbers; he was asking what kind of system best serves society and fuels human progress. If you've ever wanted to understand the roots of how our…
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