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Adam Smith

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Born June 16, 1723
Died July 17, 1790 (67 years old)
Kirkcaldy, Kingdom of Great Britain
Also known as: Adam smith
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Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was aScottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. Smith is best known for two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Source: [Adam Smith]( on Wikipedia.

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Inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations

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Presents a statement and defense of capitalist economics, first published in the late eighteenth century by Scottish scholar Adam Smith.

Bascombe, the fastest hound alive

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A sleepy Basset hound proves he really is the fast hunting dog his owner wants.

The roaring '80s

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A journey from Wall Street to the Pacific rim, from Seventh Avenue to the Federal Reserve, and from investment banking to the shrinking towns around our industries.