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Adam Smith:The Wealth of Nations, Book II, Chapter V, Paragraph 878

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

Though all capitals are destined for the maintenance of productive labour only, yet the quantity of that labour which equal capitals are capable of putting into motion, varies extremely according to the diversity of their employment; as does likewise the value which that employment adds to the annual produce of the land and labour of the country.

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Locator:Book II, Chapter V, paragraph 878 · Verified:2026-10-19 · Verification:Exact match

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