The wealth of nations. Books IV-V /
In the fourth and fifth book of his classic treatise on economics, Adam Smith examines the mercantile system and the need to limit economic regulation; then develops the case for a restricted state role, advocating a system of part private, part public finance for education, transport, justice, and...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Penguin Books,
1999.
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| Series: | Penguin classics.
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| Online Access: | Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
| Summary: | In the fourth and fifth book of his classic treatise on economics, Adam Smith examines the mercantile system and the need to limit economic regulation; then develops the case for a restricted state role, advocating a system of part private, part public finance for education, transport, justice, and defence. |
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| Physical Description: | lxii, 602 pages ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0140436154 9780140436150 |