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Most Influential Books Ever Written

6- The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

Is the greatest work of the Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith. Before it was published in 1776, the book was compiled for about 10 years.

Like all the other books in this top, The Wealth of Nations shaped government policy; it became an inspiration of global independence against feudalism.

The Wealth of Nations served as the foundation for modern economics that discussed division of labour, productivity and free markets.

Smith was cited as the “father of modern economics” and is still among the most influential thinkers in the field of economics today.

His work, The Wealth of Nations was named among the 100 Best Scottish Books of all time and one of the most influential book of all times.

 

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