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Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" (Part 2/4)

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The Distinction Between Productive and Unproductive Labor

This chapter explores Adam Smith's concept of productive and unproductive labor in 'The Wealth of Nations', discussing how productive labor generates physical goods while unproductive labor includes activities like teaching and military service. It also touches on the importance of productive labor in generating revenue for unproductive labor to exist.

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