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  • By: Adam Smith
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  • Length: 35 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary

This classic statement of economic liberalism or the policy of laissez-faire was first published in 1776. It is an engrossing analysis of the economic facts of life. Several fundamental principles, many of which are now referred to as axioms, were introduced in this work, the division of labor, supply-and-demand, and free market capitalism being among the most obvious. Smith's political economy is primarily individualistic; self-interest is the incentive for economic action. However, he shows that universal pursuit of self-interest contributes to the public interest.
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Shocking Sound Quality

Massively disappointed with the sound quality of this recording, to the point where this is impossible to listen to.

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Really poor sound quality

This is really hard work to listen to, but not because of the content. The sound quality on this was so poor, I had to give up after the first chapter. It sounds like it was recorded on a dictaphone in the mid-80s and the oxide on the tape has started to go.

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Not a suitable subject for an Audible Book.

Apart from the appalling sound quality, this is a subject of such complexity that it can't be communicated in this way. The ideas are presented too quickly and briefly to allow the listener to reflect on what they've just heard. This compares unfavourably with using a hard copy, where the reader has a chance to reflect on a new idea and,if necessary, re-read the paragraph.

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Muffled

Muffled!! Impossible to hear!! I was very disappointed, having so looked forward to hearing this book.

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