Adam Smith’s Equality and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Author(s): John E. Hill,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 252
• ISBN_10: 1137584122
  ISBN_13: 9781137584120
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / Political Economy , Philosophy / Political , Political Science / Public Policy / General , Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy , Political Science / Public Affairs & Administration ,

Description:... This book examines Adam Smith’s main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.