The Wealth of Nations (Part 2)

Adam Smith

⏱ 8 minWisdom classic

Part 2 of 3. The most famous idea in economics: the invisible hand. Smith demolishes the old faith in hoarded gold, argues for free trade with a tailor and a shoemaker, and lands on the simple system of natural liberty.

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