Adam Smith's The wealth of nations : a modern-day interpretation of an economic classic /
"'Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations' was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Published in 1776, 'The Wealth of Nations' was originally released for a very specific audience; the British Parliament, setting clearly defined arguments for peace and co-...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford :
Infinite Ideas,
2009.
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Colección: | Infinite Success.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front cover; Copyright; Introduction; 1. How to increase productivity; 2. The sources of invention; 3. The importance of intuition; 4. Markets can be manipulated; 5. Habit creates talent; 6. Diversify into niche market; 7. Open up new markets; 8. The origin of money; 9. What is 'value'?; 10. The need for banking regulation; 11. How to make money; 12. The market dictates price; 13. Secrets are good for business; 14. Create a monopoly; 15. Avoid divisive management; 16. Pay your people well; 17. Don't have children; 18. Collaboration is better than domination; 19. Don't read this chapter.
- 20. Money makes money21. Working is good for the soul; 22. How wages are determined; 23. Success is usually dependent on ability; 24. Playing the lottery is not an economics strategy; 25. How insured are you really?; 26. A little extra can make a big difference; 27. The importance of education; 28. Falling standards of education; 29. Gender and money; 30. Choosing the right profession; 31. The curse of credit cards; 32. Safe as houses; 33. Keep the money moving; 34. Keep the coffers full; 35. The perils of inflation; 36. Economies prosper by 'productive labour'; 37. Thrift is not a difty word.
- 38. Confine your expenses within your income39. Bankruptcy is no longer a calamity; 40. Instant gratification is expensive; 41. Take an interest in your interest; 42. The connection between property and interest; 43. Export the extra; 44. The importance of long-range thinking; 45. A carrot is always better than a stick; 46. Emotion is bad for business; 47. Over-trading eventually weakens demand; 48. Get paid on time; 49. War is lucrative; 50. Focus on quality; 51. When is cheap too cheap?; 52. When is enough, enough?; Conclusion; Reference material; Index.