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The Real Adam Smith

The Real Adam Smith: Morality and Markets

Special | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Morality & Markets explores Smith's thoughts and economic principles.

Morality & Markets explores Smith’s life and role in the Scottish Enlightenment, his thoughts on empathy and how we distinguish right from wrong. French wine, Scottish whiskey, and freshly-baked scones all illustrate Smith’s economic principles. True wealth is defined. We discover Smith’s thoughts on the government’s role in markets, his distaste for monopolies/crony capitalism and more.

07/26/2016 | Rating NR

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The Real Adam Smith

The Real Adam Smith: Morality and Markets

Special | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Morality & Markets explores Smith’s life and role in the Scottish Enlightenment, his thoughts on empathy and how we distinguish right from wrong. French wine, Scottish whiskey, and freshly-baked scones all illustrate Smith’s economic principles. True wealth is defined. We discover Smith’s thoughts on the government’s role in markets, his distaste for monopolies/crony capitalism and more.

07/26/2016 | Rating NR

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