Adam Smith was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher; he is considered the father of modern economics. Smith is most famous for his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations." ...

Economist Adam Smith was the first person to study self-interest in economics, leading to his Invisible Hand Theory. The Invisible Hand Theory suggests that it manifests unintended, positive ...

Did Adam Smith—celebrated hero of free trade—make a big exception for reasons of national defense? Would he support the Jones ...

On the 302nd anniversary of Adam Smith’s baptism, his enduring insights into free trade and the folly of protectionism remain a powerful rebuttal to today’s rising economic nationalism, says ...

More than 200 years after his death, Adam Smith’s political and moral philosophy and his foundational work in economics remain highly relevant. We believe they provide useful insights into how ...

Adam Smith was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher; he is considered the father of modern economics. Smith is most famous for his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations." ...