Lecture 8: Adam Smith "Wealth of Nations" (1776): The Idea of an Oeconomy

author: James Paradis, Writing and Humanistic Studies, Center for Future Civic Media, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT
recorded by: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT
published: Dec. 19, 2012,   recorded: October 2010,   views: 2501
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Topics: Adam Smith Wealth of Nations (1776): The idea of an Oeconomy

The idea of an Oeconomy The division of labor Specialization Autonomy Intentionality Self-Interest Rise of towns

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