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Adam Smith, founder of modern economics, proposed a theory that made controversial. This economist educated in England, wrote the first study of political economy. The Wealth of Nations published in the same year that Americans declared their independence from England in 1776. Smith’s book pointed out and directed attention to the interdependence of freedom, order, economic processes and free trade laws. His influence during his lifetime did not affect economic than in the next century. “The invisible hand” and “laissez-faire” are synonymous with Smith’s names. Some people will say “He was a good man- he really understood how business works!” and others “He was an evil man- really sold the average citizen down the river”. Both reactions are extreme, but indicate controversy aroused by Smith’s ideas is still alive.