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The misunderstood Adam Smith gets both credit and blame for modern capitalism
The 18th-century philosopher Adam Smith is often called “the father of economics" and sometimes “the father of capitalism.” In this documentary, IDEAS contributor Matthew Lazin-Ryder examines how Smith’s name has been used and abused to both defend and attack free-market economics since his death.
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The 18th-century philosopher Adam Smith is often called “the father of economics" and sometimes “the father of capitalism.” In this documentary, IDEAS contributor Matthew Lazin-Ryder examines how Smith’s name has been used and abused to both defend and attack free-market economics since his death.
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