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'''''An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations''''', known by its shorter name '''''The Wealth of Nations''''', is a classic [[book]] written by [[Adam Smith]] about [[capitalism]]. Although it was first published in 1776, it is still very relevant today as it discusses the many advantages of the world's best [[economics|economic system]].

'''''An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations''''', known by its shorter name '''''The Wealth of Nations''''', is a classic [[book]] written by [[Adam Smith]] about [[capitalism]]. First published in 1776, this book remains very relevant today as it discusses the many advantages of the world's best [[economics|economic system]].

It is considered to be his ''magnum opus'', and was influential with many [[Founding Fathers]] including [[Benjamin Franklin]] and [[George Washington]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6wteCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA2 The Afterlife of Adam Smith: The Influence, Interpretation and Misinterpretation of His Economic Philosophy, 1760s-2010s]</ref>

It is considered to be his ''magnum opus'', and was influential with many [[Founding Fathers]] including [[Benjamin Franklin]] and [[George Washington]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6wteCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA2 The Afterlife of Adam Smith: The Influence, Interpretation and Misinterpretation of His Economic Philosophy, 1760s-2010s]</ref>