Widely considered one of the most important books in the history of economics, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations explores the principles of free-market capitalism and offers essential insights into the workings of the modern economy. James Anson Farrer's translation of Smith's original text offers a clear and engaging presentation of Smith's ideas, making this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.