It is symbolic that Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first—and still the most eloquent—integrated description of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith's efforts is a witty, highly The Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith od authora Adam Smith a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.