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Smith is often regarded as the father of economics, and his writings have been enormously influential. Though goldman sachs is predicting a gdp drop of close to 25 percent, when all is said and done, and the virus has been contained, the nation is likely to be stronger, safer, healthier, and better. Scottish economist adam smith and the publication in 1776 of his inquiry into the. Robert reichs cartoon guide to a political world reich, robert, reich, robert on. Competition and free enterprise flashcards quizlet. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In each transaction, the buyer and seller consider only their selfinterest, or their own personal gain.
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