Join our global reading group

Our reading group invites academics, alumni, students and the public to join together as a global community to read and discuss Smith’s work through examining the Wealth of Nations. ​

Our aim is to encourage academics, students, business leaders, policymakers and the general public to read Adam Smith in 2023, to reflect on his writings and to debate his relevance for today.

All of those taking part have the opportunity to access a set of online resources and questions for discussion to support reading groups. Alongside these online resources, we support participants in coordinating the establishment of reading groups to discuss Smith’s writings at our partner institutions.

The reading group started in February but is still welcoming new members.

Adam Smith 300: Global Reading Group

How it works

The following video explains how to sign up and familiarise yourself with the online platform the group uses (called Perusall) and introduces how the reading group operates.

Global Reading Group: Perusall orientation

Join the reading group