oct 13, 1776 - The Wealth of Nations

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This was a book published by Adam Smith regarding the methods by which countries accumulate wealth. The book is considered the foundation of modern economics and capitalist ideals. Some of the main topics are specialization and division of labor, as well at free markets and the invisible hand, all of which are major themes and factors in the current economies and economic theories of many countries.

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