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“Very difficult, perhaps altogether impossible”: Smith’s political science
However, the essence of Book V presents a starkly different narrative. Over the course of hundreds of pages,…
“Very difficult, perhaps altogether impossible”: Smith’s political science at Econlib
We are thrilled to collaborate with our partners at Liberty Matters in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the…
The Unseen Work: Stewart Brand on Maintenance and Civilization
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: It’s February 26, 2026, and I have the privilege of speaking with Stewart Brand…
Adam Smith on Slavery – Econlib
During the lifetime of Adam Smith, Scotland witnessed two distinct forms of slavery. The first was the chattel…
Adam Smith and Reciprocal Tariffs
This month marks the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s monumental work, The Wealth of Nations. The Liberty Fund…
Book IV of Wealth of Nations: Political Economy as Moral Philosophy
For Adam Smith, moral philosophy transcends mere ethical deliberation; it encompasses the study of virtue and the cognitive…
Political Economy as Moral Philosophy at Econlib
We are thrilled to collaborate with our colleagues at Liberty Matters in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the…
Your Favorite Episodes of 2025
We're excited to share the results from our recent survey on your favorite podcast episodes of 2025. Below…
AI, Employment, and Education (with Tyler Cowen)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is February 24th, 2026. Before I introduce our guest, I'd like to share…
Cutsinger’s Solution: Housing Quantity and Price
Question: Housing is an exceptionally durable asset, often enduring for decades. Let’s delve into the housing market of…
The Wealth of Nations: A Classic of English Literature
The Wealth of Nations stands as an enduring pillar of English literature—though let’s be honest, it’s not exactly…
Why Adam Smith Embraced Commercial Society: The Wealth of Nations, Book 3
“A significant portion of Book 3 delves into the historical transition from the feudal order that dominated Europe…
Why Adam Smith Embraced Commercial Society: The Wealth of Nations, Book 3 at Econlib
We are excited to partner with Liberty Matters in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the publication of An…
The Match That Lit the Flame: Hannah Senesh and the Creation of Modern Israel (with Matti Friedman)
What drives a cohort of young Jewish individuals, having narrowly escaped the horrors of the Holocaust, to undertake…
Adam Smith on the Labor Theory of Value
Adam Smith, often heralded as the father of economics, made significant contributions to our understanding of market dynamics,…