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Adam Smith Program: Exploring the Moral & Economic Philosophy of Adam Smith

Adam Smith Program: Exploring the Moral & Economic Philosophy of Adam Smith

FromFuture of Freedom


Adam Smith Program: Exploring the Moral & Economic Philosophy of Adam Smith

FromFuture of Freedom

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram talks with Erik Matson, deputy director of the Adam Smith Program in the Department of Economics at George Mason University. The Adam Smith Program "explores the moral and economic philosophy of Smith and related thinkers, through professional scholarship, doctoral dissertations, graduate seminars, reading groups, and special projects." Matson talks about the philosophies of Smith and why they're still relevant today, why we should trust people to make the right decisions, and whether free markets have a P.R. problem. Also, what the heck is the "invisible hand," anyway? You can find more at adamsmithprogram.org.

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Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Future of Freedom is a podcast that explores the intersection of conservatism and libertarianism in today's society. On each episode we bring together guests who hold opposing viewpoints on a specific policy or cultural issue. We tackle a range of topics, from economic policies to social issues, and from foreign affairs to constitutional law. Our guests come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but they all share a commitment to the principles of freedom, individualism, and limited government. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/future-of-freedom/support