Adam Smith discusses that countries should be self-sufficient in his 1776 book An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.

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Adam Smith actually argues against the idea of self-sufficiency in his book. He believed in the concept of free trade and specialization, which encourages countries to focus on producing goods and services that they have a comparative advantage in, and to trade with other countries for goods and services that they are not as efficient in producing themselves. This, according to Smith, would lead to greater wealth and prosperity for all countries involved.

Adam Smith Discusses That Countries Should Be Self-Sufficient in His