Adam Smith : a moral philosopher and his political economy /

Kennedy, Gavin

Adam Smith : a moral philosopher and his political economy / Gavin Kennedy. - xiv, 287 pages ; 23 cm. - Great thinkers in economics series . - Great thinkers in economics series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277) and index.

General introduction: Why Adam Smith? -- Sufficient proofs of his fitness -- In the first ages of society -- So weak and imperfect a creature as man -- In the beginning all the world was America -- General principles of law and government -- A certain propensity in human nature -- Had the original state of things continued -- Thus at last the age of commerce arises -- Setting to work industrious people -- Increasing the fund for productive hands -- A very violent attack -- An invisible hand -- Peace, easy taxes, and justice -- Adam Smith's legacy.

1403999481 9781403999481

2008015899


Smith, Adam, 1723-1790


Economists--Great Britain
Economics.

HB103.S6 / K458 2008

330.153092 SMI

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