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It was mentioned as a book published in 1776 that advocated for free markets and laissez-faire economics, which was interpreted by the merchant class as a reason to maximize profits.
When Adam Smith wrote a book in 1776 called An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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It was mentioned as a book published in 1776 that advocated for free markets and laissez-faire economics, which was interpreted by the merchant class as a reason to maximize profits.
When Adam Smith wrote a book in 1776 called An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.