How Long to Read Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher J. Berry

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations , a book so foundational it has led to him being called the 'father of economics'. Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defence of greed and a criticism of any governmental 'interference' in market transactions which, if left to the 'invisible hand', will produce prosperity and liberty. Yet if Smith is actually read these associations are more a caricature than a faithful portrait. In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Berry offers a balanced and nuanced view of this seminal thinker, embedding his fierce...

How long is Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction?

Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher J. Berry is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction?

Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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