Adam Smith and the wealth of nations : the discovery of capitalism and its limits / Daniel Diatkine.
2021
HB501 .D53 2021
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Title
Adam Smith and the wealth of nations : the discovery of capitalism and its limits / Daniel Diatkine.
Author
Diatkine, Daniel, author.
ISBN
9783030816001 (electronic bk.)
3030816001 (electronic bk.)
9783030815998 (hardback)
3030815994 (hardback)
3030816001 (electronic bk.)
9783030815998 (hardback)
3030815994 (hardback)
Published
Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Copyright
©2021
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-81600-1 doi
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HB501 .D53 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
330.15/3
Summary
This book examines Smiths criticism of the mercantile system, the political dimension of capitalism. Through insights into Smiths analysis of the political threats of capital accumulation and the growth of inequality, the point at which he discovered capitalism is highlighted. This book aims to explore Smiths belief set out in The Wealth of Nations that the mercantile system was a viable, if politically dangerous, economic model. It is relevant to students and researchers interested in the history of economic thought. Daniel Diatkine is Emeritus Professor for economics at the University of Paris-Saclay/University of Evry.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Palgrave studies in the history of economic thought series.
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Table of Contents
1. Smith and Economic Liberalism
2. Humes challenge: Humes theory of promise
3. The rules of the game
4. The (Benign) Economic Consequences of the Mercantile System
5. The malignant effects of the mercantile system
6. Economic Progress without Capital Accumulation
7. The Accumulation of Capital
8. Employment, Money and Interest in the Wealth of Nations
9. Conclusion.
2. Humes challenge: Humes theory of promise
3. The rules of the game
4. The (Benign) Economic Consequences of the Mercantile System
5. The malignant effects of the mercantile system
6. Economic Progress without Capital Accumulation
7. The Accumulation of Capital
8. Employment, Money and Interest in the Wealth of Nations
9. Conclusion.