The Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith

6 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2007–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation