The Wealth of Nations?

To mark the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, a panel considers the topic in today’s world: Gerry McCartney, co-author of Social Murder: Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK, Eoin McLaughlin, author of The Inclusive Wealth of Nations: Prosperity, Sustainability and the Future of Economic Progress, and Angela Moohan, Founder and CEO of The Larder social enterprise and Board Member of the Poverty Alliance.

Chair: Lesley Martin

Part of Portobello Book Festival 2026, Library Downstairs. Tickets for all events are free and available from Portobello Library.