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How to engage with Adam Smith in times of growing protectionism
May 26, 2026 2:46 pm
Adam Smith is most often quoted for his ideas of the division of labour and the invisible hand. As the world is witnessing a return of economic nationalism, what are his views on protectionist measures? Don't miss infographics.
250 years later, why Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ remains relevant, from colleges to debates on AI
March 18, 2026 8:46 pm
Today marks the 250th anniversary since the publication of Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations'. Despite the shift in the study of Economics over the last century and a half, Wealth of Nations remains a seminal text in the study of classical economics.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: Revisiting ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and its abiding suspicion of concentrated power
March 10, 2026 3:00 pm
Smith’s critique of mercantilism was not a simple brief for non-intervention; it was a diagnosis of how states are captured by vested interests
Time to bid goodbye to AFSPA
April 04, 2022 8:59 am
It’s only prudent to repeal this Act now. Study its record to strengthen the foundation of Indian democracy
Fairy tale capitalism
April 24, 2014 3:11 am
Piketty’s work underscores need to address its legitimacy amid growing inequality.
'Pantsuit aficionado' Hillary Clinton enters Twitter fray
June 11, 2013 9:39 am
The potential future presidential candidate quickly gained more than 100,000 followers.
Ah! The Benevolence of Butchers
May 07, 2011 2:36 am
Kaushik Basus take on how individuals and societies behave in the absence of Adam Smiths invisible hand
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