Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations (1776), Book I, Chapter IX, Chapter IV, p. 456.
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A merchant, it has been said very properly, is not necessarily the citizen of any particular country.
— Adam Smith on Merchant
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About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
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