I don't disagree--though we have to remember that Smith, whose book was published 1776, was extrapolating from the early stages of the development of the factory system. Capitalists had not yet captured nations' central governments, which is what allowed them to bend whole societies to their desires.

Stephen Yearwood
Stephen Yearwood

Written by Stephen Yearwood

M.A. in political economy (money/distributive justice) "Please don't confront me with my failures/ I'm aware of them" from "These Days," as sung by Gregg Allman

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