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📘 How Adam Smith can change your life by Russell D. Roberts

In *How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life*, Russell D. Roberts argues that Adam Smith’s 1759 treatise, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, offers practical guidance for 21st‑century readers. By integrating Smith’s insights on human satisfaction, the tension between selfishness and altruism, and the link between morality and happiness with contemporary behavioral economics, Roberts presents a fresh, accessible perspective on how to make better moral choices and live more fulfilling lives. Drawing on current events, literature, history, and pop culture, he shows that Smith’s ideas are not just historical curiosities but powerful tools for personal growth and well‑being. The book invites readers to reconsider the value of old economic wisdom in shaping modern attitudes toward happiness and ethical conduct.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth

Authors: Russell D. Roberts

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