Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-01-02
Books mentioned on Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 526
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text in economics that explores the mechanics of free markets, division of labor, and the nature of national prosperity.
Discussed“It has been said that Thatcher carried a copy of The Wealth of Nations in her handbag.”
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments is an 18th-century work by Adam Smith that investigates the foundations of human morality, sympathy, and social interaction.
Discussed“If you read both of Adam Smith's major works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, you might conclude that there is not just one Adam Smith but two.”
