The Use and Abuse of Adam Smith

The Use and Abuse of Adam Smith

This political scientist corrects the simplistic notion that Adam Smith endorsed greed. Tothe contrary, he even liked progressive taxes. Let us keep in mind, the author reminds us, he was a moral philosopher first.

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Veröffentlicht in:Challenge (White Plains) 2003-05, Vol.46 (3), p.108-111
1. Verfasser: Houseman, Gerald
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adam Smith
Capitalism
Conservatism
Economic conditions
Economic theory
Economics
Economists
Ethics
History of economic thought
Income taxes
Liberalism
Morality
Philosophy
Politics
Progressive taxation
Rereading Adam Smith
Smith, Adam (1723-1790)
Wealth
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Zusammenfassung:This political scientist corrects the simplistic notion that Adam Smith endorsed greed. Tothe contrary, he even liked progressive taxes. Let us keep in mind, the author reminds us, he was a moral philosopher first.
ISSN:0577-5132
1558-1489
DOI:10.1080/05775132.2003.11034205