Adam Smith

Adam Smith

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Adam Smith, the renowned Scottish economist and philosopher, is celebrated as the father of modern economics for his groundbreaking ideas on free markets, division of labor, and the invisible hand guiding economic prosperity. Born in 1723 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, Smith studied at the University of Glasgow and later became a professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow. His seminal work, The Wealth of Nations (Modern Library), published in 1776, laid the foundation for classical economics, advocating for laissez-faire policies and critiquing mercantilism. Smith's insights continue to influence global economic thought, policy-making, and debates on capitalism and wealth distribution, making him an enduring figure in intellectual history.

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