Adam Smith

Adam Smith is the author of The Wealth of Nations. The library holds six of his works, all centered on The Wealth of Nations: English-language volumes and a complete edition, plus an illustrated condensed Chinese edition for general readers, commonly classified under finance and foreign literature. The library has no record of his nationality or dates of birth and death, and public information is limited. These works show his focus on the formation of wealth, the division of labor, and the workings of the market; his writing is analytical, with accessible presentations for ordinary readers. The Wealth of Nations has had a profound influence on economics and intellectual history. The separate English volumes suit comparative reading, while the illustrated condensed edition lowers the barrier for beginners seeking its core ideas.