An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations: Vol. 1, Second Ed‪.‬

Generally referred to by its shortened title, The Wealth of Nations, this work by Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith is one of the first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth. Published in 1776, the work surveys economics at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Topics such as division of labor, productivity and free market principles are examined. This volume comes from the library of President John Adams.