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Adam Smith:The Wealth of Nations, Book II, Chapter II, Paragraph 710

Adam Smith《The Wealth of Nations》· Book II, Chapter II · Investing

Since this is the case, it has been observed, with regard to every particular commodity, taken separately, it must be so with regard to all the commodities which compose the whole annual produce of the land and labour of every country, taken complexly. The whole price or exchangeable value of that annual produce must resolve itself into the same three parts, and be parcelled out among the different inhabitants of the country, either as the wages of their labour, the profits of their stock, or the rent of their land.

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Locator:Book II, Chapter II, paragraph 710 · Verified:2026-10-19 · Verification:Exact match

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