"Smith himself would have been surprised at the near universal acceptance of his theories, especially given changes in the world economy since the 18th century. This book provides a close reading of his work, revealing a complex intellect schooled in the high moral ideals of classical...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Methodology and its Use in Economics -- Chapter 3. The Origins of Economic Theory -- Chapter 4. Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations -- Chapter 5. David Ricardo’s Principles of Political Economy -- Chapter 6. Karl Marx’s Das Kapital -- Chapter 7. The...