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Adam Smith Said Colonists Should Join the British Union. Was He Serious?

Reading between the lines of The Wealth of Nations

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Adam Smith 300 years later

This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, the founding father of modern economics. It comes at a time when the global economy faces several daunting challenges.

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WA Rep. Adam Smith shares his mental health challenges in new memoir

SEATTLE — Politicians campaign by convincing the public they're the best person for the job. While serving in office, they have to be confident and ready to engage on policies and talking points at any moment.

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Gadgets and Gizmos That Inspired Adam Smith

Smith appreciated the beauty and allure of intricate systems.

Reason

An Interview With Adam Smith (No, Not That One)

The so-called father of capitalism was not available for comment, so we talked to another economist, Adam C. Smith.

Reason

Adam Smith at 300: The Gospel of Mutual Service

A 1926 lecture captures timeless truths about the Scottish thinker.

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Butchers, Brewers, and Bakers Still Thrive in Urban Marketplaces

Adam Smith recognized that man has a natural "propensity to truck, barter, and exchange."

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Thank Dutch Merchants, Not a Strong State, for Capitalism

Pioneers of Capitalism chronicles centuries of bottom-up economic evolution in the Netherlands.

Reason

Adam Smith Understood That We Need Each Other

The thinker's views of human sympathy, beneficence, justice, and the division of labor still resonate.

Reason

What the right gets wrong about Adam Smith

What to make of Adam Smith? You might have thought we would have straightened this out, given that he only ever wrote two books and it’s been 300 years since he was born. But no. Everyone wants to claim the Scottish philosopher and economist as one of their own. With…

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Peter Bagge: From Adam Smith to Punk to Grunge

The libertarian creator of alternative comix Hate and Neat Stuff explains why he's fond of the invisible hand and individualism.

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There is no free lunch; some people have no lunch

NZ's Rich Listers can pay for multiple lunches. The Green tax and income policy is saying those who can pay for lunch, should.

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Adam Smith's Quiet Christianity

The Scottish thinker's famous friendship with David Hume demonstrates his liberalism, not his atheism.

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Five reasons Adam Smith remains Britain's most important economist, 300 years on

June 5 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, the 18th-century British economist widely hailed as the father of modern economics.

The Conversation

Self-interest versus public good: the untold damage the PwC scandal has done to the professions

The unfolding PwC scandal could be considered nothing more than an especially egregious example of ethical failure with dire consequences.

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Why the right have got it all wrong about Adam Smith, one of Scotland's finest minds

We do not know the exact date of his birth but yesterday marked the 300th anniversary of the baptism of Adam Smith, the Kirkcaldy-born father of…

The Conversation

Does competition make us less moral? New research says yes, but only a little bit

Many of our economic and even social interactions are competitive. We use markets to find jobs, but also dates. What does this mean for our morals? Does capitalism give us the American dream, or American Psycho? Does the experience of competition keep us honest, or drive us towards cheating?

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Adam Smith Wasn't a Progressive

Stop quoting him out of context on taxation, education, and monopoly.

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The facts about life of great Scottish economist Adam Smith

TOMORROW sees the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, one of Scotland’s greatest thinkers most usually accredited with being the father…

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What's Your Favorite Adam Smith Quote?

Reason contributors pay homage to a great thinker.

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Adam Smith Has Something for Everyone

From the American Founders to communist meme creators, people have long claimed Smith's endorsement for their ideas.

Daily Mirror

Jeff Stelling explains plan for next TV role in emotional statement on Sky Sports exit

Jeff Stelling was in fine form during his final show as presenter for Sky Sports after an impressive stint in the role, and he now plans on taking some time out

Wales Online

Who is replacing Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday as he hosts last-ever show on Sky Sports

The legendary broadcaster is finally stepping down after nearly 30 years on the show

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Sky Sports make decision on Jeff Stelling's replacement as Soccer Saturday host

Jeff Stelling is set to leave his role as Soccer Saturday host following the end of the Premier League season, with his permanent successor yet to be confirmed by Sky Sports

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