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Who Said It: Adam Smith or Karl Marx?
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Adam Smith is known as the father of capitalism. Karl Marx is the father of communism -- basically, the anti-Adam Smith. So why do some of their quotes sound so similar? So similar, in fact, that a certain Smith quote is often misattributed to Marx.
Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'
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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."
How Does Laissez-Faire Economics Really Work?
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What does laissez-faire economics really mean, and how does it work? What did Adam Smith mean when he coined the phrase? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
The Ultimate How Much Money Do You Really Need to Live Quiz
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Many people experience a time in their lives when they are financially tight. You look back on things you spent your money on and wish you had saved it instead. When making purchase decisions, it's often difficult to decide whether we really should be buying something or not. Take our quiz and learn how much money you really need to live on.
Do You Know The Names Of These Historical Men?
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HEROES! Humanity needs great men, and you will find none greater than the men of this quiz! Can you prove your mettle by identifying them?
How Libertarianism Works
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Do you know How Libertarianism Works? Keep reading to learn more about politics and discover How Libertarianism Works.