John Kenneth Galbraith (1977) The Age of Uncertainty, Chapter 1, p. 13
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The greatest of Scotchmen was the first economist, Adam Smith.
— John Kenneth Galbraith
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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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