Worlds Greatest Original Classics : Wealth of Nations and The Little Prince (Bundle of 2 Books) Unabridged Classics (Classics bo

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the Baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. Scottish political economist and philosopher Adam Smith (17231790) is considered the father of modern economics. His influential book, The wealth of Nations, is the first great work in political economy. In it, Smith argues against regulations on commerce and calls for a limited role of the Government. The market economy is to be kept open and available if nations are to prosper, and the governments core functions must be to maintain law and order, defence, build infrastructure, and promote education. Smith is critical of government control, but not an advocate of laissez-faire. He believes that the market economy can function only when rules are adhered to. Hence the governments role in maintaining the rule of law is critical. The wealth of Nations, written before the industrial Revolution transformed the world, resonates with readers in modern times and gives valuable lessons in solving the economic conundrums of the day. The Little Prince is one of the most popular and widely translated classics written for children and grown-ups. While trying to repair his crashed aeroplane in the middle of the Sahara desert, an airman meets a little boy-The Little Prince-originally an inhabitant of asteroid B-612 where he would diligently remove small baobabs as soon as they appeared, and where he has left behind three volcanoes and a rose. Before reaching Earth, he visits other planets and meets a string of oddballs: a king, a conceited man, a drunkard, a lamplighter, a geographer... An enjoyable read on the Little Princes intergalactic travels, this book is also a deep reflection on human nature.