Adam Smith
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1723–1790
Scottish philosopher often called the father of economics. His book The Wealth of Nations explained how dividing up work, trading freely and following self-interest can make a whole nation rich, and gave the world the famous image of 'the invisible hand'.
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The Wealth of Nations
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Educational content, not financial advice.
Back to Money classicsReading Adam Smith in English: quick answers
- Who was Adam Smith?
- Adam Smith (1723–1790): Scottish philosopher often called the father of economics. His book The Wealth of Nations explained how dividing up work, trading freely and following self-interest can make a whole nation rich, and gave the world the famous image of 'the invisible hand'.
- What can I read by Adam Smith on SeoJae Story?
- The Wealth of Nations, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Adam Smith hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.