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Subject(s)

• Political science [Browse]
• Economics [Browse]
• Political science—Philosophy [Browse]
• Smith, Adam 1723-1790—Political and social views [Browse]

Summary note

Examines Adam Smith's main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith proposed several principles that would help mitigate or eliminate some of the problems we face as a nation today. Many assume that our current laissez-faire capitalism applies his principles. But, in contrast to the libertarianism of the United States, Smith's recipe to increase everyone's wealth and happiness was justice, liberty, and equality. This book examines Adam Smith's main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-241) and index.

Contents

• Introduction: A Forgotten Revolutionary Value
• Justice, Liberty and Equality: Adam Smith's Political Economy
• Smith's Principles for the Twenty-first Century
• Wealth for All
• Health
• Education
• Crime
• Common Defense
• Taxes
• Conclusion.

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ISBN

• 1137590475
• 9781137590473
• 9781137584120
• 1137584122

LCCN

2016943369

OCLC

950635798

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