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The Fable of the Bees: or, Private Vices, Publick Benefits (Classics)
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A physician with a particular interest in psychological disorders and satirist, Mandeville published versions of his notorious Fable of the Bees from 1714 to 1732. Each was a defence and elaboration of his short satirical poem The Angry Hive, 1705. The version of the Fable of 1723 and 1732 are the fullest defences of his early paradox that social benefit is the unintended consequence of personal vice. It is an argument that is generally held to lie behind Adam Smith's doctrine of the 'hidden hand' of economic development.
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #212052 in Books
- Published on: 2007-04-26
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
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Mandeville, Bernard (1670-1733)
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An essential book for economics students!
I first heard about this book in Dr. Stangelove's Game; A History of Economic History. And after reading a copy I borrowed from the library I have decided to buy my own copy. This book essential describes, although somewhat poetically the nature of equalibrium in the market. All individuals perue there own self-interest and this leads to a stable and socially desirable level of output. Geneous!!! And you thought Adam Smith was the dog's bits. Been proven wrong and buy this book!
