The Wealth of Nations is a treasured classic of political economy. First published in March of 1776, Adam Smith wrote the book to influence a special audience – the British Parliament – and its arguments in the early spring of that year pressed for peace and cooperation with Britain's colonies rather than war. Smith's message was that economic exploitation, through the monopoly trade of empire, stifled wealth-creation in both home and foreign lands. Moreover, protectionism preserved the status quo, and privileged a few elites at the expense of long run growth. Smith wrote, "It is the industry which is carried on for the benefit of the rich and the powerful that is principally encouraged by our mercantile system. That which is carried on for the benefit of the poor and the indigent is too often either neglected or oppressed."This edition, based on the classic Cannan version of the text, includes a foreword by George Osborne MP and an introduction by Jonathan B. Wight, University of Richmond, which aims to place the work in a business context. Wight also provides an invaluable 'Notable Quotes' section where he extracts and categorises some of the most famous and pertinent sections of Smith's work.This classic work is as essential today as it was when it first written.

United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, Uncut, SYNOPSIS: To celebrate the 35th anniversary of England's first rural-based soap opera and one of the nation's most popular programmes, this DVD is proud to present the story of how it all began with the first 26 episodes of Emmerdale Farm in one set. What originally began as a mid-week, afternoon television show became so popular that it was rescheduled for the peak-time, mid-evening slot that it has enjoyed ever since. It's a sad morning in Beckindale, as the Sugden and Skilbeck families gather to attend the funeral of Jacob Sugden, owner of Emmerdale Farm. Jack Sugden, who returns home after eight years, watches the funeral cortege pass from the window of The Woolpack. It's not long before the prodigal son starts to make waves in the parish of Beckindale... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Emmerdale Farm - Complete Volume 1 - 4-DVD Set ( Emmerdale Farm - Complete Volume One - 26 Episodes )