The differences on value between Smith and Menger may be other from previously alleged if
status is included as a need satisfied only by truly scarce goods. Given our innate desire to …

Delving into the history of economic thought, this book presents a picture of the
Mediterranean spirit of capitalism, a tradition that has its protagonists in Thomas Aquinas …

For Adam Smith, a crime is not the result of a rational calculation of loss and gain but the
consequence of envy and a vain desire to parade wealth to attract the approbation of others …

Abstract 'The outstanding discovery of recent historical and anthropological research is that
a man's economy, as a rule, is submerged in his social relationships.'(Karl, p. 46)'... all the …

Psychoanalytic Studies of the Work of Adam Smith blends the rich intellectual heritage of the
hermeneutic tradition with the methods and concepts of psychoanalysis, in order to examine …

A contemporary interpretation of Adam Smith's work on jurisprudence, revealing Smith's
belief that progress emerges from cooperation and a commitment to justice. In Smith's …

While seeing both costs and benefits of markets, Adam Smith promotes free markets not only
on efficiency but also on moral grounds. Commerce is intertwined with morals, it supports …

Going from personal to impersonal exchange seems to be a relevant feature that allows
humans to develop complex societies and grow prosperous. Adam Smith's idea of moral …

What are the causes of prosperity? In addition to the division of labor, saving, capital
accumulation, and good institutions, Adam Smith explains opulence through vanity and luck …

In the eighteenth-century Scottish and British cultural context, idleness was a central issue
for religion, literature, art, and philosophy. This paper analyzes the reflections of David …