The government?s heavy involvement in the current economic scare offers a stark contrast to the ideas espoused by Adam Smith, a fact noted by both National Review?s current cover (with the headline ?Adam Smith?s Lament?) and a Business Week article titled ?Forget Adam Smith. Whatever Works.?
Those who?ve forgotten the wisdom of Adam Smith?s counsel might want to re-read P.J. O?Rourke?s humorous take on Smith?s classic, On The Wealth Of Nations.