Which of the following international trade scholars was the first to explain why unrestricted free trade is beneficial to a country?

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Adam Smith was the first to provide a theoretically grounded argument for the benefits of unrestricted free trade in his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations." He argued that if countries specialize in producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage, and then trade with one another, overall economic welfare will increase. His theory of comparative advantage continues to be a fundamental concept in international trade theory.

Which of the Following International Trade Scholars Was the First