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Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations: The Intellectual Rejection of Mercantilism (1776–1790s)

Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations: The Intellectual Rejection of Mercantilism (1776–1790s)

  2. Second edition expands and clarifies Smith’s arguments

    Labels: Adam Smith, Wealth of

  3. War strains highlight costs of imperial trade controls

    Labels: British Empire, American Revolutionary

  4. Smith publishes major corrections and additions

    Labels: Adam Smith, trade instruments

  6. Pitt’s tea tax cut reduces incentives for smuggling

    Labels: William Pitt, Commutation Act

  7. Fourth edition issued with only minor changes

    Labels: Adam Smith, Wealth of

  8. Eden negotiates Anglo-French commercial treaty framework

    Labels: William Eden, Anglo-French negotiations

  9. Eden Agreement signed, reducing Anglo-French tariffs

    Labels: Eden Treaty, Britain France

  10. Fifth edition published as Smith’s lifetime capstone

    Labels: Adam Smith, Wealth of

  11. French Revolution begins, reshaping trade and state policy debates

    Labels: French Revolution, France

  12. Smith dies as anti-mercantilist ideas spread widely

    Labels: Adam Smith