by Adam Smith · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141036816
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Delve into Adam Smith's seminal work, 'The Invisible Hand,' a cornerstone that laid the foundations for modern capitalism. Smith argues how competition and self-interest, far from being negative forces, drive a productive society and enrich the community as a whole. This essay, part of the 'Penguin Great Ideas' collection, invites you to reflect on the principles that govern the economy and society.
Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the field of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment. Seen by many as the "father of economics", or the "father of capitalism", he is primarily known for two classic works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, often abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is regarded as his magnum opus, marking the inception of modern economic scholarship as a comprehensive system and an academic discipline. Smith refuses to explain the distribution of wealth and power in terms of divine will and instead appeals to natural, political, social, economic, legal, environmental and technological factors, as well as the interactions among them. The work is notable for its contribution to economic theory, particularly in its exposition of the concept of absolute advantage.
