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Adam Smith, the Division of Labor, and the Renewal of Population Heterogeneity.

Authors :
Kreager, Philip
Source :
Population & Development Review. Sep2017, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p513-539. 27p.
Publication Year :
2017

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