# Sovereign Revenue Sources ## Definition The distinct funds or mechanisms through which a sovereign or commonwealth may generate income independently of the general population, including stock, land, and commercial enterprises that can be directly managed by the state. ## Source Chapter Book V, Chapter 2 ## Context Smith categorizes these as the first type of public revenue, distinguishing them from taxes that must be drawn from the people. He examines various sovereign revenue sources including public banks, post offices, and crown lands. ## Economic Domain General Theory ---