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adam smith

 

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Noun adam smith has 1 sense
  1. Smith, Adam Smith - Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)
    --1 is a kind of economist, economic expert

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Adam Smith

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Adam Smith, born on June 16, 1723, was a Scottish economist, philosopher, and author. He is widely regarded as the father of modern economics and a pivotal figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith's most famous work, "The Wealth of Nations," published in 1776, brought forward his ideas on free markets, division of labor, and the invisible hand theory, shaping the foundation of classical economics.

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Sense 1:

Definition: A Scottish economist, philosopher, and author.

Example Sentence: Adam Smith's theories revolutionized the field of economics.

Related products on Amazon: Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" book, "Adam Smith: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Jesse Norman

Sense 2:

Definition: A person who adheres to the economic theories of Adam Smith.

Example Sentence: James is an Adam Smith when it comes to economic policies.

Related products on Amazon: "The Essential Adam Smith" by Adam Smith, "Adam Smith's Moral and Political Philosophy" by Samuel Fleischacker
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