The authors of Reworking Modernity see capitalism in terms of distinctive forms of accumulation and periodic crises or moments of creative destruction.

These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.

This book provides the reader with the critical tools to understand that opting for slavery was not only an unforgivable sin in human history but also an economically irrational choice.

A broad-ranging 2010 study of Smith's views on moral judgement, humanitarian care, commerce, justice and international law.

This volume is essential reading for both academics and students in economics and finance. It is also of interest to those who study environmental economics, microeconomics and banking.

The Theory of the Firm presents an innovative general analysis of the economics of the firm.

This book revisits the moral and political philosophy of Adam Smith to recover his understanding of morality in a market age.

The question assumes, of course, that industry shall go on, and that, notwithstanding a paralysis of the forces of progress, wealth shall continue to be created under the influence of a perfectly unobstructed competition. -from the Preface ...

This pathbreaking book suggests that economists know less about what the invisible hand is up to than they let on.

This book seeks to explain long-term economic development and institutional change in terms of the cognitive features of human learning and communication processes.