Harold J. Laski: “For even when the psychological inadequacies of Smith's attitude are…”

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For even when the psychological inadequacies of Smith's attitude are put aside, we can judge his theory in the light of the experience it summarizes.

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Laski evaluates Adam Smith's theories against the backdrop of psychological and experiential realities.

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