“No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable. It is but equity, besides, that they who feed, clothe and lodge the whole body of the people, should have such a share of the produce of their own labour as to be themselves tolerably well fed, clothed and lodged.”
Quote by Adam Smith
Work
An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations
This classic text delves into the principles of economics, analyzing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and their impact on economic growth and societal welfare. more
Author
Adam Smith
Adam Smith, a renowned philosopher and economist from Britain, was born on June 5, 1723, and died on July 17, 1790. Known as the father of modern economics, his work 'The Wealth of Nations' had a profound impact on the development of economics. more
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