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Economist Kate Barker on the Free Market

Jul 22, 201512:58Society & Culture

Is a Free Market the vital foundation of a fair, dynamic and creative society? The father of economics, Adam Smith certainly thought so. Since the publication of 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776 Smith's thoughts on trade...

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Economist Kate Barker on the Free Market is an episode from A History of Ideas by BBC. Is a Free Market the vital foundation of a fair, dynamic and creative society? The father of economics, Adam Smith certainly thought so. Since the public...

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Economist Kate Barker on the Free Market

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