The Wealth of Nations Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Wealth of Nations? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What does Smith think will happen once his book is published?


Britain will give up its colonies
Slavery will be abolished
Britain will collapse
Not too much
Q. What kind of merchant does Smith use to illustrate the importance of merchants in general?


Pig
Corn
Cotton
Wool
Q. What businesses should be closely regulated, according to Smith?


Corn stores
Gun shops
Lottery booths
Banks
Q. According to Smith, who is better off when a government allows free trade?


The rich countries
Everybody
The poor countries
The workers
Q. What kind of practice makes no sense financially in Smith's mind?


Free Trade
Slavery
Unionism
Monsterism