The Afterlife of Adam Smith: The Influence, Interpretation and Misinterpretation of His Economic Philosophy, 1760s-2010s

＂Smith himself would have been surprised at the near universal acceptance of his theories, especially given changes in the world economy since the 18th century. This book provides a close reading of his work, revealing a complex intellect schooled in thehigh moral ideals of classical philosophy, yet firmly grounded in the pragmatism of international trade and commerce＂--