The Wealth of Nations
A foundational text of classical economics that analyzes the nature and causes of a nation's prosperity. Adam Smith examines the division of labor, the function of markets, and the principles of free trade, arguing against mercantilism and for a system of natural liberty.
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Ranked #270 of 1942 · 581 pages · Published 1776
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Mar 19, 2026.
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Mentioned by Pierre Poilievre · 01:00:24 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 00:37:11 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Book data: ISBN 9781604598919. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.