The History of Economic Theory features selected writings from influential economists of the 18th and 19th centuries. Included are the prominent works of Adam Smith, Jean-Baptiste Say, and J.R. McCulloch. The integrity of the original writings has been carefully preserved, and no attempt has been made to add further commentary, dialogue, or reasoning to these fine compositions. Res ipsa loquitur. The work speaks for itself. By Adam Smith: - An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Book II: Of the Nature, Accumulation, and Employment of Stock By Jean-Baptiste Say: - A Treatise on Political Economy. Book III: Of the Consumption of Wealth By J.R. McCulloch: - An Essay on a Reduction of the Interest of the National Debt