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Adam Smith:The Wealth of Nations, Book II, Chapter V, Paragraph 890

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

The capitals employed in the agriculture and in the retail trade of any society, must always reside within that society. Their employment is confined almost to a precise spot, to the farm, and to the shop of the retailer. They must generally, too, though there are some exceptions to this, belong to resident members of the society.

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Locator:Book II, Chapter V, paragraph 890 · Verified:2026-10-19 · Verification:Exact match

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