The Curious Task

Janet Bufton and Sarah Skwire — Why Tweet The Wealth of Nations?


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Alex Aragona speaks with SmithTweeters Janet Bufton and Sarah Skwire as they describe what drew them to the idea of reading through all of The Wealth of Nations and providing an ongoing commentary on Twitter, and how Adam Smith's ideas remain relevant. 

References from The Curious Task Episode 98 with Janet Bufton and Sarah Skwire

  • Janet Bufton previously spoke on The Curious Task, which you can listen to here. Sarah Skwire has also appeared on The Curious Task here.
  • You can read the #WealthofTweets here.
  • The digression on silver in the Wealth of Nations can be read online here.
  • Previous Smith Questionnaires can be watched on YouTube here.
  • Learn more about the works of Adam Smith from Adam Smith Works here.
  • Sarah and Janet reflect on their experience with the #WealthofTweets here.
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