Consumption is the sole end... by Adam Smith, a Scottish Economist

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“Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.”

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Name: Adam Smith

Nationality: Scottish

Date of Birth: Jun 5, 1723

Date of Death: Jul 17, 1790

Profession: Economist

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