Principles of Economics vs The Wealth of Nations: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Economics, Business
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics may refer to a number of texts by different academic economists:
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The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. As the first scientific argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for…
The verdict
- Readers rate The Wealth of Nations highest: The Wealth of Nations 3.9 · Principles of Economics 3.6.
- Principles of Economics is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for The Wealth of Nations.
- The Wealth of Nations has the widest readership — 36060 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Principles of Economics | The Wealth of Nations | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (36060) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | 4.0 (16) |
| Apple Books | 2.5 (7) | 4.5 (25) |
Reception
| Principles of Economics | The Wealth of Nations | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 36060 |
| Editions | 4 | 123 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 119269 |
| Pages | 328 | 512 |