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Adam Smith y Política Fiscal

Thelmo Vargas-Madrigal for AdamSmithWorks

Costa Rican economist Thelmo Vargas-Madrigal explains the relevance of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to modern discussions of public policy and the provision of public goods. 

Adam Smith on Fiscal Policy

Thelmo Vargas-Madrigal for AdamSmithWorks

Costa Rican economist Thelmo Vargas-Madrigal explains the relevance of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to modern discussions of public policy and the provision of public goods. 

Adam Smith on the Interests of Labor and Business

Alex Aragona for AdamSmithWorks

According to Smith, to understand business economics we need to see that both labor and business should be recognized as classes, and that both pursue separate interests and agendas that sometimes conflict.

Adam Smith on Political Parties

Max Skjönsberg for AdamSmithWorks

Smith had both understanding of and insight into political parties, and while he spoke candidly about their harmful effects, he also believed that they could play an important role in reforming abuse and securing tranquility and happiness in the state.

Benevolence, Beneficence, and Beneficialness

Daniel B. Klein for AdamSmithWorks
March 15, 2021


What do these "three B's" have to do with the sentiment of gratitude? Daniel B. Klein explains. 

How to Read a Book Inspectionally

Art Carden for AdamSmithWorks

Inspectional reading is a tool that can make us better readers, scholars, and lifelong learners.