Ben Waber reviewed Free Market by Jacob Soll
A Fascinating, Methodical Examination of the Evolution of the Free Market Concept
5 stars
Disclaimer: I know Jacob well
This book is an incredible journey through Western economic thought. Given the centrality of Adam Smith in the popular narrative around the free market concept, I was surprised at how late he comes into the picture here. Instead this is a more complete history, demonstrating how Smith, among other thinkers, contributed to the developing consensus in the West and how that consensus continued to change through the 20th century. Highly recommend