An Animal That Trades

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A five-part short video series on the life and contemporary relevance of Adam Smith.

Full Feature

Watch the complete 38 minute series uninterrupted.

Part 1: The Invisible Hand

What did Adam Smith really mean by “the invisible hand”?

Part 2: The Free Market

Not a place, but a dynamic process.

Part 3: Division of Labor

A concept that leads to efficiency, productivity, and prosperity.

Part 4: Sympathy

Sympathy shapes markets and society.

Part 5: The Role of Authority

Adam Smith's view of government power.