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Adam Smith, the Division of Labor, and the Renewal of Population Heterogeneity.
- Source :
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Population & Development Review . Sep2017, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p513-539. 27p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- A literary criticism of the book "Wealth of Nations," by Adam Smith is presented. Topics discussed include how Smith acknowledged labor implications of the expansion of developing nations into manufacturing and commerce, factors associated with population structures such as fertility and mortality, and potential reasons behind the stagnation of agricultural societies.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00987921
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Population & Development Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 125295764
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/padr.12085