The Wealth of Nations at Glasgow Talks

Published: 14 April 2023

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce reflects on the application of Adam Smith's theories today.

Adam Smith’s legacy and his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, was celebrated at an event on 28 March as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce 'Glasgow Talks' series, sponsored by the University’s Adam Smith Business School. 

Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow and Nicole Shamier, Assistant Director of Economics at Mott MacDonald, reflected on Adam Smith's theories and exchanged their own application of economics in the modern world.

An event with groups of people at round dinner tables with white tablecloths and candles listening to Glasgow University Principal Anton Muscatelli. A screen with the text 'Glasgow Talks' and 'Adam Smith 300 Anniversary 1723, 2023' is at the front of the room. Source: University of Glasgow

An event with groups of people at round dinner tables with white tablecloths and candles listening to a woman giving a talk. Source: University of Glasgow

An event with groups of people at round dinner tables with white tablecloths and candles listening to a man giving a talk. Source: University of Glasgow

 

First published: 14 April 2023

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