Adam Smith died today – 218 years ago

Philosopher, economist, and author (of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations) Adam Smith was born on June 5, 1723 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He said, “On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity." [Then on to the Mountain of Certainty.]... Mr. Smith died on July 17, 1790 in Edinburgh, Scotland.