Events

19.09.2022

MaCCI/EPoS Fireside Talk

Adam Smith and American Capitalism

Speaker: Glory Liu
When: 5.30 - 7.00 PM
Where: Online

In our second Fireside Talk, Martin Peitz talked to Glory Liu (Harvard)  about her upcoming book “Adam Smith's America: How a Scottish  Philosopher Became an Icon of American Capitalism.”

In her book, the author touches upon the various interpretations of Smith's philosophy throughout history, his association with free trade and the free market, and how his thoughts were politicized. Dr. Liu analyzes the transformation of a humble moral philosopher into a symbol of American capitalism starting from "The Wealth of Nations" through the industrial revolution, the Chicago School of Economics, and his prominent role in modern economic education.

Watch the recording of the event on YouTube