Adam Smith's Book, One of the First Systematic Treatments of Economics

question 245

Multiple Choice

Adam Smith's book, one of the first systematic treatments of economics, was entitled

• A)The Plan of the Ages.
• B)The General Theory of Money, Taxes, and Income.
• C)The Wealth of Nations.
• D)Principles of Economics.
• E)Concepts in Moral Philosophy.

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Definitions:

Financial Reports

Periodic statements that provide information about a company's financial status, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Primary Financial Statements

Critical financial documents including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders' equity, which provide an overview of a company's financial health.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, culminating in the net profit or loss.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that gives a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.