Walter Wink (1992) Engaging the powers: Discernment and resistance in a world of domination., Vol. 3. HSRC Press, p. 68.
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Smith "wrote that the ultimate goal of business is not to make a profit. Profit is just the means. The goal is general welfare."
— Walter Wink
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About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
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