The Wealth of Nations: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Wealth of Nations runs an estimated 17.2 hours (about 11.5 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 17.2 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 35 days |
| 1 hour / day | 18 days |
| 2 hours / day | 9 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 12 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 17.2 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 93% of the business audiobooks we measured.
- That's 72% longer than the average business audiobook (10 hrs across 259 titles in our dataset).
Computed from business audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for business listeners: a long-haul epic at 17.2 hours (estimated).
About the book
It was Adam Smith (1723–90) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith’s doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest. Though each individual seeks only personal gain, the collective result is increased prosperity, which benefits society as a whole.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Wealth of Nations as an audiobook?
The Wealth of Nations runs about 17.2 hours, our estimate from its 581 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 11.5 hours.
Is The Wealth of Nations free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Is The Wealth of Nations worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 11.5 hours, saving 5.7 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was The Wealth of Nations first published?
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith was first published in 1776.
