Presents material concerning the translations of and receptions to Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" in ten non-English-speaking countries. The book presents reviews and analyses from the 18th century to the present and an overview synthesizes research on the economic ideological context.

Most importantly, an introductory overview synthesises current research on the economic ideological context in the individual countries when The Wealth of Nations was introduced, the motives behind its introduction, its immediate reception, and the nature of the objections to Smith's doctrines. Professor Lai concludes that Smith's impact outside English-speaking country was predominantly limited to the realm of ideas: few of his policy recommendations were put into practice.

Overview
1. China
2. Denmark
3. France
4. Germany
5. Italy
6. Japan
7. Portugal
8. Russia
9. Spain
10. Sweden
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