The Wealth of Nations 250th Anniversary Commemorative Book Concert

A book concert commemorating the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

This event was organized by the Center for Free Enterprise (CFE) to mark the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. Centered on the book’s core values and its significance in the modern economy, the event also explored the direction Korean society should take moving forward. In his lecture, Jaewook Ahn, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Kyung Hee University, concluded by examining the key contents of The Wealth of Nations and addressing major misconceptions about Adam Smith.

In the discussion that followed, Iseok Kim, Director of the Institute for Market Economy and Institutions, and Pyeongse Jo, President of the 1776 Institute, took part as panelists. Their conversation focused on how Adam Smith’s intellectual legacy can be incorporated into Korean society, as well as on Smith’s “invisible hand,” the current international landscape, and central bank monetary policy.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Pureun Hall

Host: Center for Free Enterprise (CFE)

▶ Lecture

Jaewook Ahn, Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, Kyung Hee University

▶ Discussion

Iseok Kim, Director, Institute for Market Economy and Institutions

Pyeongse Jo, President, 1776 Institute

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Original title: 『국부론』 250주년 기념 북콘서트

Author: Center for Free Enterprise (CFE)

Date: 2026-03-04

Source: https://www.cfe.org/bbs/bbsDetail.php?cid=event&pn=1&idx=28663