Peking University School of Economics: Adam Smith and the history of economic thought

Peking University in Beijing held a Smith Around the World event on 21 March 2023 when an academic panel discussed Adam Smith and the history of economic thought.

The panel included:

  • Zhiyong Dong, Vice President of Peking University
  • Bozhong Li, Chair Professor of Humanities, Peking University
  • Professor John Finch, Head of the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow.

Three men smiling and talking. Source: Peking University

A man at a podium with Chinese characters and words 'School of Economics' on it. Source: Peking University

A man speaking at a podium with a banner behind him which says 'Adam Smith Business School. Smith Around the world. Peking University '.Source: Peking University

A man at a podium with Chinese characters and words 'School of Economics' on it. Source: Peking University

View of a modern lecture room with people sitting at desks in a U-shape looking towards the speaker. Source: Peking University

A group of students at desks in a room with bookshelves behind them, paying attention as they listen to a speaker. Source:Peking University

Two young women seated at desks paying attention to a speaker: Source Peking University