Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis: The Relevance of Adam Smith on Morality and Free Markets

Richard Morgan argues that although The Wealth of Nations is concerned with political economy, Adam Smith's pointed attacks on exploitation and greed reflect the ethics outlined in his first work and illuminate the constructive role he proposed for government, which includes ensuring the provision of education and protection of society by regulating the banking system, even while stressing that government regulations be kept to a minimum. Morgan's analysis is extremely relevant to understanding the global financial crisis and the relevance of morality in the free market; it should guide us in setting appropriate policies for the future.

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