“In regards to the price of commodities, the rise of wages operates as simple interest does, the rise of profit operates like compound interest. Our merchants and masters complain much of the bad effects of high wages in raising the price and lessening the sale of goods. They say nothing concerning the bad effects of high profits. They are silent with regard to the pernicious effects of their own gains. They complain only of those of other people.”
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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