The Wealth of Nations · Character
Officers
Generic officials in administrative contexts.
minor
Also known as officers
First appearance: ii of the expense of justice
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse authorities and generic roles
- Ancient authorities and examples
- English monarchs and economic policy
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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professional · ambivalent
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