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==Major Works==
==Major Works==


*"The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1957)
*''The Theory of Moral Sentiments'' (1957)
*"Wealth of Nations" (1776)
*''Wealth of Nations'' (1776)


==Major Contributions==
==Major Contributions==

Revision as of 13:01, 3 September 2008

Overview

Life

  • Born in Scotland in the 1700s. Smith grew up to be the founder of modern day economics.

Major Works

  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1957)
  • Wealth of Nations (1776)

Major Contributions

"his work provided a rationale of inestimable importance for practical economy policy" (Heilbroner)

References

Heilbrone, Robert. (2008). "Smith, Adam," in "encylopedia Britannica."