bThe Wealth of Nationsbrbby Adam Smith pIt is symbolic that Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis, bThe Wealth of Nationsb, was first published in 1776, the same year as the iDeclaration of Independence.i pIn his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. bThe Wealth of Nationsb provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy. pThe result of Smith's efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy righ