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Smith’s Economic Morals : An Introduction

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  • Emmanuel S. de Dios

    (School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman)

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This article introduces the moral philosophy underlying Smith’s contributions to economics and emphasises the close connection between Smith’s two principal works, the Theory of moral sentiments and the Wealth of nations.

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  • Emmanuel S. de Dios, 2009. "Smith’s Economic Morals : An Introduction," UP School of Economics Discussion Papers 200904, University of the Philippines School of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:phs:dpaper:200904
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