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“Human society, when we contemplate it in a certain abstract and philosophical light, appears like a great, an immense machine.”

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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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