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525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith

Freakonomics Radio

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The Father of Economics

Adam Smith's ideas have reverberated around the world. He was a good nature guy, easy to get along with but had his quirks. People are quite sure they know exactly who he was and there is more to him than being 'the father of economics'

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