Adam Smith and His Contributions to Economics

Adam Smith and His Contributions to Economics

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Interactive Video

History, Philosophy, Business, Moral Science

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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James Addison, an economics professor, presents a video on Adam Smith, the founding father of economics. Born in 1723, Smith's education in Scotland and England shaped his ideas. He became a professor at the University of Glasgow, where he published 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'. After touring Europe, he wrote 'The Wealth of Nations', a seminal work in economics. Smith's legacy endures, though he requested his unpublished manuscripts be destroyed before his death.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Adam Smith born?

London, England

Paris, France

Kirkcaldy, Scotland

Dublin, Ireland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which university did Adam Smith begin his higher education?

Harvard University

University of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

University of Oxford

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the title of Adam Smith's first published book?

The Wealth of Nations

The Theory of Moral Sentiments

The Principles of Economics

The Invisible Hand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous intellectual did Adam Smith meet during his travels in Europe?

Rene Descartes

John Locke

Voltaire

Isaac Newton

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic philosophy did the French physiocrats advocate?

High taxation on imports

Fewer trade barriers and freer economies

Protectionist trade policies

Increased government regulation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of 'The Wealth of Nations'?

The development of moral philosophy

The role of government in education

The reasons for economic prosperity and poverty

The history of literature

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was 'The Wealth of Nations' published?

1776

1789

1750

1801

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