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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Foundational Classical Economics Text, 1776

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, first published in 1776, is the founding text of classical economics. Adam Smith set out an account of markets coordinated by self interest and competition, examined the division of labor, and argued against the mercantilist trade restrictions common in his own era.

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Author

Adam Smith

Publication Year

1776

Source Type

primary-text

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith, 1776

Claims Backed By This Source (24 claims)

This source backs 24 claims across the atlas. As facts: 12 well-attested. As cited relationships: 4 holds, 1 connected, 2 critiqued Here. Plus 5 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

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Concepts, 8 claims: 3 well-attested, 3 holds, 1 critiqued Here, 1 general references.
Articles, 7 claims: 4 well-attested, 1 connected, 2 general references.
Economists, 4 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 critiqued Here, 1 general references.
Sources, 4 claims: 4 well-attested.
Schools of Thought, 1 claims: 1 general references.