Government
Marc-Aurelien Boulvert
The Wealth of Nations written by Adam Smith
Adam Smith
The Wealth of Nations
Book 1
Introduction
How did the Wealth of Nations impact the development of the U.S. government ?
First of all, Adam Smith and Ben Franklin were good friends, Smith sent every chapter to Franklin as soon as he was done writing them. Some believe that the Scottish enlightenment led by Adam Smith directly influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Free Market and Free Trade : These two theories were formed by Adam Smith. They are the basis of the capitalist system we live in today. Here's the definition of Free market : A marker econonomy based on supply and demand with little or no government control ("laissez-faire" economy policy). A completely free market is an idealized form of a market where buyers and sellers are allowed to transact freely. The free trade included the world import and export which is a huge part of the American economy which is controlled by the U.S. government
Accomplishments of The Wealth of Nations
- Free market
- Free trade
- encouraged the 13 colonies to declare their independence
- supply and demand theory
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