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.