Adam Smith published his Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in 1776, adding a second revolutionary event to that fateful year. A political democracy was born on one side ...

Book of the Week. An engaging account of the life, times and legacy of Adam Smith marking 300 years since the birth of the Scottish economist. Read by Robin Laing.

Ideas That Changed the World explores contemporary life and Smith’s influences on the very things we see going on today. Why is Smith widely studied now in China? Ethical businesses, like Whole ...