Educational Resources

Learn practical, real-world applications of Adam Smith’s ideas using resources aimed to assist in understanding and teaching Smithian concepts such as the division of labor, moral sentiments, benefits of trade, and the invisible hand.

Teaching and Learning Adam Smith

Lesson Plans

Explore the best lesson plans available online, arranged by grade level and conceptually.

Online Reading Guides

Reference our helpful guides for navigating the enormous number of topics discussed in Adam Smith's major works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations... Coming soon!

Reading Lists by Topic

View our collection of online reading recommended for individuals interested in the topics including the division of labor, limits of government, power of trade, and more... Coming soon!

Discussion Questions

Browse dozens of thought-provoking questions on the plethora of important topics discussed in the works of Adam Smith.

Online Courses

Find hours of online learning through courses covering the history of economic thought, the Scottish Enlightenment, and other areas related to the ideas of Adam Smith.

Documents of Freedom

A free, comprehensive digital course on history, government, and economics, from the Bill of Rights Institute.