Adam Smith and Capitalism

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In his great work, "The Wealth of Nations", Smith created the philosophy of capitalism based on his own careful observations of conditions in his own and other countries. It explains how the "Wealth of Nations" guides the reader toward a philosophy in which a well-managed system of exchange and production can lead to the improvement of the human condition. It concludes that Adam Smith's thesis is clear: capitalism is the antidote to society's ills.

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"Smith addresses the application of capitalist principles on both a national, and a personal level; an argument that shows clearly the all-embracing nature of his ideas. The acquisitiveness that is inherent in the capitalist system contributes to increased production, increased employment, and increased standards of living. The interest, that is the "charge" made for the supplying of assets to enable labor and manufacturers, actually decreases the more productive these producers become."

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