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Explore Adam Smith’s influential work, “The Wealth of Nations,” a pivotal text advocating for the belief that economic choices thrive when entrusted to markets rather than government intervention.
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Published in 1776, this seminal work encapsulates Smith’s perspective, highlighting the advantages of market-driven economic decisions over centralized governance. It emphasizes the role of self-interest in fostering collective prosperity.
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Smith’s doctrine celebrates the notion that individuals, motivated by self-interest, inadvertently contribute to societal well-being by fostering economic growth, leading to overall societal wealth.
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The central theme revolves around the efficacy of free-market capitalism, arguing that individual pursuits of personal gain result in a collective benefit for society, fostering economic progress.
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Smith’s optimistic view of self-interest as a driver of economic growth proposes that when individuals pursue their self-interest within competitive markets, it ultimately leads to societal prosperity.
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Regarded as a foundational work in economics, Smith’s perspectives in “Wealth of Nations” have significantly influenced economic theories and policies, shaping modern capitalist ideologies.
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