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“Adam Smith was interested in the reality of how the world works,” says Peter
Calcagno, professor of economics and director of the Center for Public Choice and
Market Process in the College of Charleston School of Business. “His theories were
based on his observations of the world around him. He was part of an important
movement, the Scottish Enlightenment, that helped establish classical liberal ideas.”
Considered the Father of Modern Economics, Smith and his work are just as relevant
today as in the 18th century. That’s why the Center for Public Choice and Market
Process celebrates his work every spring semester with Adam Smith Week (ASW):
five straight days of educational opportunities for students, faculty and the
community to explore a variety of topics related to political economy,
entrepreneurship and the role of government.
“We thought it would be a great opportunity to provide events for the community as
outreach, for students to gain exposure to the field of economics and to recruit
students to the major,” says Calcagno. “Our mission is to make the students, faculty
and community aware of the benefits of a free society and how Adam Smith’s ideas
and traditions fit into our current issues, which are not that different from the issue
Adam Smith addressed in his day. The week provides an intensive opportunity to
gain exposure to free market ideas, and create a conversation among the community.
It is a way for us to bring together all the activities of the center together for a week.”
Since its establishment in 2008, ASW has received national attention, and this year
will not disappoint. The 14th annual Adam Smith Week, March 21–25, 2022, will
center around the theme of diversity and inclusion.
“Given the timeliness of issues related to diversity and inclusion, we wanted to invite
speakers to talk on these important topics,” says Calcagno. “Specifically, our
presenters will address how markets and government allow for and prevent
opportunities for diverse views and marginalized communities.”
Вважається батьком сучасної економіки, Сміт і його роботи так само актуальні
сьогодні, як і в 18 столітті. Ось чому Центр громадського вибору та ринкових
процесів відзначає його роботу кожного весняного семестру Тижнем Адама
Сміта (ASW): п’ять днів поспіль освітніх можливостей для студентів,
викладачів та громади, щоб досліджувати різноманітні теми, пов’язані з
політичною економією, підприємництвом та роль уряду.
З моменту свого заснування в 2008 році ASW привернув увагу країни, і цього
року він не розчарує. 14-й щорічний Тиждень Адама Сміта, 21–25 березня 2022
року, буде зосереджено на темі різноманітності та інклюзії.