The Wealth of Nations: Books IV-V: Smith, Adam: 9781774265147

Also known as An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, this 1776 book is the most important work of Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith.

Produced over 10 years and first published in two volumes, this book defines the creation of wealth through the intersection of self-interest and societal benefit.The Wealth of Nations is an influential economic text that shaped Karl Marx and Alexander Hamilton, among others.