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# Inn or Tavern Keeper

## Definition

An individual who operates a lodging and drinking establishment, which Smith identifies as a business that is neither agreeable nor creditable due to the lack of household autonomy and exposure to difficult customers, yet can yield substantial profits relative to the capital required.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 10

## Context

Smith uses inn and tavern keeping to illustrate how disagreeable business conditions can lead to higher profits. Despite the personal drawbacks of the trade, the potential for significant returns attracts entrepreneurs willing to accept these disadvantages.

## Economic Domain

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