EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 45 MIN
💤 Wealth of Nations Ep.1 — Ch. 1-3 “Division of Labor” | Calm Bedtime Economics
from The Sleepy Economist · host Lucas
Enjoy The Sleepy Economist’s soothing bedtime reading of the classic finance and economics masterpiece The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.This full, relaxing narration (Chapters I–III) explores the Division of Labour, Principles of Trade, and the Origin of Money — the timeless ideas that shaped modern economics.Each episode of The Sleepy Economist turns history’s greatest financial writings into calm, story-driven readings designed to help you unwind, learn, and drift peacefully to sleep.🎧 Series: The Wealth of Nations (Sleep Reading)🕯️ Chapters Covered: I–III💤 Voice: PAUL - Calm male narration in a slow, steady tone — designed for late-night listening.📘 Written by: Adam Smith (1776)About The Sleepy Economist:Where the ideas that built our financial world become your nightly lullaby.Fall asleep to gentle readings of classic works in economics, philosophy, and finance — from Adam Smith to Benjamin Franklin and beyond.📺 Subscribe for new sleep readings weekly: www.youtube.com/@UCEHvtQ_FRfN7nMQuoEA_sTw 🌙 Explore more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNDZfXBH9bceb4kPp8u50VC3U3ZmHqLZS💬 Comment below what book you’d like to hear next!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:39 - Chapter I – Division of Labour26:18 - Chapter II – THE PRINCIPLE WHICH GIVES OCCASION TO THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.35:03 - Chapter III – THE DIVISION OF LABOUR IS LIMITED BY THE EXTENT OF THE MARKET.
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Enjoy The Sleepy Economist’s soothing bedtime reading of the classic finance and economics masterpiece The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.This full, relaxing narration (Chapters I–III) explores the Division of Labour, Principles of Trade, and the Origin of Money — the timeless ideas that shaped modern economics.Each episode of The Sleepy Economist turns history’s greatest financial writings into calm, story-driven readings designed to help you unwind, learn, and drift peacefully to sleep.🎧 Series: The Wealth of Nations (Sleep Reading)🕯️ Chapters Covered: I–III💤 Voice: PAUL - Calm male narration in a slow, steady tone — designed for late-night listening.📘 Written by: Adam Smith (1776)About The Sleepy Economist:Where the ideas that built our financial world become your nightly lullaby.Fall asleep to gentle readings of classic works in economics, philosophy, and finance — from Adam Smith to Benjamin Franklin and beyond.📺 Subscribe for new sleep readings weekly: www.youtube.com/@UCEHvtQ_FRfN7nMQuoEA_sTw 🌙 Explore more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNDZfXBH9bceb4kPp8u50VC3U3ZmHqLZS💬 Comment below what book you’d like to hear next!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:39 - Chapter I – Division of Labour26:18 - Chapter II – THE PRINCIPLE WHICH GIVES OCCASION TO THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.35:03 - Chapter III – THE DIVISION OF LABOUR IS LIMITED BY THE EXTENT OF THE MARKET.
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