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Adam Smith : A Pioneer of Modern Economics.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- 50MINUTES.
- Series:
- Economic Culture
- Economic Culture ; v.1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Economists.
- Classical school of economics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (33 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Adam Smith
- Economic Culture
- Adam Smith [ePub]
- Place of Publication:
- Cork : Lemaitre Publishing, 2015.
- Summary:
- A pioneer of modern economics This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the life and works of Adam Smith. In 50 minutes you will be able to: •Recognize and understand the main ideas behind the works of Adam Smith on philosophy and economics •Identify the impact his contributions had on future neoclassical economists and how The Wealth of Nations laid the foundations for modern economics •Understand the limits and criticisms of his contributions highlighted by other economists ABOUT 50MINUTES | Economic Culture 50MINUTES provides the tools to quickly understand the main theories and concepts that shape the economic world of today. Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide elements of theory and case studies, making them excellent guides to understand key concepts in just a few minutes. They are the starting point for readers to develop their skills and expertise.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Adam Smith
- Key information
- Introduction
- Biography
- Childhood (1723-1737)
- Studying at Glasgow (1737-1740) and Oxford (1740-1746)
- Returning to Kirkcaldy and intellectual rise (1746-1764)
- The journey to France (1764-1766)
- Writing The Wealth of Nations (1766-1776) and a career in customs (1778-1790)
- Key works
- The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759)
- An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776)
- Limitations and extensions
- Limitations and criticisms
- Related models and extensions
- Summary
- Further reading.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9782806266439
- 2806266432
- OCLC:
- 974228802
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