Book · 2014
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness
In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Russ Roberts takes the ideas in Smith's little-known masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and applies them to the modern world, with lessons for work, family, friendship, and how to live the good life.
Praise
“Can economists teach us how to live a good life? When the economists in question are Adam Smith and Russ Roberts, the answer is a definitive yes. A fun, fascinating, and original book.”
Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive“Russ Roberts combines a deep understanding of what Smith was on about with a fluent writing style to bring out the surprisingly modern implications of Smith's thinking.”
Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist“Russ Roberts has written an engaging and inspiring meditation on virtue, friendship, and happiness. A wonderful guide to living a good life.”
Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind“Like having a conversation and a scotch with Adam Smith, or even better, Russ Roberts.”
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