When it comes to concepts from economics useful to startup founders, you can’t go wrong by going to the source by exploring ...

Given this zeitgeist, a book on the moral philosophy of Adam Smith is timely indeed. While Smith may be the founder of modern economics, he was first and foremost a professor of moral philosophy. Yet ...

The invisible hand is a concept that was coined by economist Adam Smith to illustrate hidden economic forces. The invisible hand is a metaphor that describes the unseen forces of self-interest ...

Book of the Week. An engaging account of the life, times and legacy of Adam Smith marking 300 years since the birth of the Scottish economist. Read by Robin Laing.

Gaining and maintaining public confidence in the currency is a key role of the Bank of England and one which is essential to the proper functioning of the economy. The Adam Smith Series F £20 ...

Through a variety of events, Adam Smith Week is a way for the Center to create awareness and explore important topics in political economy, entrepreneurship, and the role of government. The weeklong ...

Why? Not because of the generosity of butchers and wine makers, but thanks to their pursuit of their respective profits, according to Adam Smith (1723-1790), the famed Scottish economist and “Th ...