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Samuel Gregg on Christianity and Liberalism

Samuel Gregg with Juliette Sellgren


December 23, 2022

Cartels, Combinations, and The Students’ Dilemma

James Stacey Taylor for AdamSmithWorks

"And there’s the catch. If only one student took the exam, then she would be guaranteed 100% on it no matter how well she did. So, the best situation for each student would be for them to be the only one to take the exam." 

The Sympathetic Impact of Adam Smith and Lionel Messi

Garret Edwards for AdamSmithWorks

What would Adam Smith think about Lionel Messi? Edwards thinks Smith might have quite a bit to say. Plus, there are some surprising similarities between the 18th century moral philosopher and the modern football ("soccer" for the Americans) star. 

Dear Adam Smith: Unacceptable Gifts


When a "gift" is not really a gift, it should not be accepted. Adam Smith responds to a concerned head of a brokerage about unethical behavior from her realtors. 

Daniel Rothschild on Liberalism and Think Tanks

Daniel Rothschild with Juliette Sellgren


December 16, 2022

Great Antidote Extras: Rand's Objectivism in Life and Art

Christy Lynn for AdamSmithWorks
Jose Manuel Capuletti's Not Guilty

What is the proper role of reason in a human life? Are there objective standards for art that can be arrived at through reason?

Podcast list lovingly curated for our lovely AdamSmithWorks audience

Christy Lynn for AdamSmithWorks

Whether you’re driving to your mom’s, doing dishes after prepping for your Adam-Smith-inspired-feast, or wrapping presents, we’ve got you covered with episodes from Liberty Fund’s different podcasts that are specially chosen with our ASW fans in mind. 

Craig Biddle on Philosophy and Objectivism

Craig Biddle with Juliette Sellgren


December 9, 2022

Heroes of the Smithian Turn, Part 2 of 2

Nicole Penn for AdamSmithWorks

Penn invites readers to consider the Smithian ideas of sympathy and imagination woven throughout Will Arbery’s play Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Part 2 of 2. 

Heroes of the Smithian Turn, Part 1 of 2

Nicole Penn for AdamSmithWorks

Penn invites readers to consider the Smithian ideas of sympathy and imagination woven throughout Will Arbery’s play Heroes of the Fourth Turning. 

Henry Clark on Montesquieu

Henry Clark with Juliette Sellgren


December 2, 2022

What Adam Smith Ate: A Holiday Feast

Renee Wilmeth for AdamSmithWorks

We present a special holiday What Adam Smith Ate with a menu for you to create your own Christmas or Hogmanay feast.  These dishes are perfect for winter and feature the best of the winter season. It’s a perfect meal to celebrate with friends and family for one of the many opportunities to eat and drink this holiday season.