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“Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.”

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Adam Smith
Adam Smith

Adam Smith, a renowned philosopher and economist from Britain, was born on June 5, 1723, and died on July 17, 1790. Known as the father of modern economics, his work 'The Wealth of Nations' had a profound impact on the development of economics. more

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