A Philosopher's Economist Hume and the Rise of Capitalism

"A Rising Reputation": Hume's Lifelong Pursuit of Economics -- "A Cautious Observation of Human Life": Hume on the Science of Economics -- "A More Virtuous Age": Hume on Property and Commerce -- "That Indissoluble Chain of Industry, Knowledge, and Humanity": Hume on Economic and Moral Improvement -- "Little Yellow or White Pieces": Hume on Money and Banking -- "A Prayer for France": Hume on International Trade and Public Finance -- "Our Most Excellent Friend": Hume's Imprint on Economics.