Adam Smith – you may be seeing a lot more of him
Adam Smith is the face on the new £20 note. This could be used as an argument that economics has moved into the mainstream, but many people may not be aware of the influence that he has had on modern classical economics. The articles below may help reveal his ongoing economic influence.
What you should know about Adam Smith BBC News Online (13/03/07)
Why Brown reveres the man on the new £20 note Guardian (19/03/06)
Questions
| 1. | Assess the impact of Adam Smith on classical economic theory. |
| 2. | Summarise the main works and theories of Adam Smith. (You may find the information in the Biz/ed Virtual Economy on Adam Smith helpful. For a complete list of works of Adam Smith, many online, see website C18 in the hotlinks section of this site.) |
| 3. | Discuss the extent to which Gordon Brown has been influenced by Adam Smith in his policies. |