International Seminar
Adam Smith's Theoretical Legacy 300 years after his birth
IIEc-UNAM – UNAM-Reino Unido – Universidad de Glasgow – CIDE
Welcome
The Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas of the UNAM with the support of UNAM-UK, the CIDE, and the University of Glasgow convene the International Seminar. The theoretical legacy of Adam Smith 300 years after his birth, in commemoration of the birth of Adam Smith (1723-1790). This academic event will provide an opportunity to analyze and discuss issues related to Adam Smith's theoretical legacy and debate its relevance today.
Justification
At the invitation of the UNAM in the United Kingdom in response to a call from the University of Glasgow, Smith's alma mater, the Institute of Economic Research - UNAM joins various institutions of higher education around the world in commemorating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith with this multidisciplinary seminar given by specialists, attended by academics, students and the general public, interested in analyzing and deepening their knowledge of the theoretical legacy of Smith, considered the founder or father of modern economics.
Adam Smith's writings cover philosophical, political, and economic aspects. The Seminar will explore their relevance for the elucidation of some of today's economic and social problems. Starting from well-known concepts such as "the invisible hand", the division of labor, and self-interest, this Seminar will also seek to test certain commonplaces through a re-reading of the original sources, of Smith's works, in particular, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), better known as The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), as well as reflections on the specific context in which Smith wrote. To this end, a warm invitation is extended to join the Global Reading Group organized by the University of Glasgow which will provide material and guidance for this purpose. Please see https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/adamsmith300/
Objective
The aim of this seminar is to present the ideas and theoretical approaches of Adam Smith, highlighting their usefulness and importance for the reflection and explanation of current economic and social problems.
Topics
The works of Adam Smith:
- Table A: Theory of Moral Sentiments.
- Table B: Essay on the colonies
- Table C: Essays on Philosophy
- Table D: Reading on rhetoric
- Table E: Lecture on Jurisprudence
- Table F: The Invisible Hand
- Table G: Nature and cause of the wealth of nations.
*Three participants per thematic table, excluding the moderator.
Format and Location
The event will be held on April 12, 2023, in person at the facilities of the Institute of Economic Research of UNAM and other university venues.
The papers presented at the seminar may be selected for publication in a book related to the topic.
Publication of papers
The selected papers may be included in the book "El legado teórico de Adam Smith a 300 años de su nacimiento" (Adam Smith's theoretical legacy 300 years after his birth) co-published by CIDE (Mtro. Óscar García) and IIEc-UNAM (Dr. Andrés Blancas).
Important dates
- Opening of the Call:January 23, 2023
- Receipt of abstracts: January 24 to February 20, 2023
- Confirmation of accepted papers: March 03, 2023
- Submission of full article: March 22, 2023
- Publication of the program: March 29, 2023
- Seminar to be held: April 12, 2023
- Submission of paper for book chapter: May 22, 2023
Coordination and organisation
Coordinators:
-Andrés Blancas – IIEc UNAM
-Moritz Cruz – IIEc UNAM
-Rodrigo Aliphat – CIDE
-Tom Scotto – Universidad de Glasgow
Organizing Committee:
-Ana González – UNAM-Reino Unido
-Óscar García (CIDE)
-Lizeth Ramón (UNAM)
-Héctor González (UNAM)
Participating institutions
- The University of Glasgow
- The University of Sydney Business School
- The University of the West Indies
- Peking University School of Economics
- African Economic Research Consortium
- Indian Institute of Management Indore
- The University of Tokyo: Graduate School of Economics, Faculty of Economics
- Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
- The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- The Australian National University
- National Institute of Economic and Social Research (UK)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas
Program - Schedule: 08:30 - 17:30, April 12, 2023
08:30 - 09:00: Registration
09:00 - 09:10 Opening ceremony
09:15 - 10:00 Keynote Speech
10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:45 Table A/D/E
11:45 - 12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:30 Table F/G
13:30 - 14:30 Refreshments
14:30 - 15:00 Table B/C
15:00 - 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:30 Keynote Speech
17:30 Closing
Basis
Academics and students specializing in the field may participate in topics related to the ideas and theoretical approaches of Adam Smith that allow us to highlight their usefulness and importance in the reflection and explanation of current economic and social problems.
Thematic
The works of Adam Smith:
- Theory of Moral Sentiments
- Essay on the colonies
- Essays on philosophy
- Reading rhetoric
- Reading on jurisprudence
- The Invisible Hand
- Nature and cause of the wealth of nations
- Upload the abstract of your paper to https://forms.gle/pXCPVfWqQg533GT1A from January 24 until February 20, 2023, at 14:00 hours in an electronic PDF file with Times New Roman 12- point font, 1.5 spacing and will follow the American Psychological Association (APA) citation and referencing model. Abstract length of 250 words.
- Confirmation of acceptance will be sent by e-mail and will be published on the same website. Selected papers will be presented at the Seminar.
- The registration form available on the same web page should be filled out, to which a biographical sketch of each participant should be added, as well as contact information including name, institution, telephone number, and e-mail address. In the case of collective works, the name of the representative of the group of authors must be indicated. This document shall be submitted to the jury for its opinion.
- The jury will be composed of the coordinators of the Seminar, and the jury's decision will be final.
- Once your paper has been selected, you have until March 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to send the complete paper. The document must include the title of the paper, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, and bibliography. The work should have a maximum length of 25 pages, with Times New Roman 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and follow the model of citations and references of the American Psychological Association (APA). The paper should be submitted as an electronic PDF document attached in an email sent to adamsmith@iiec.unam.mx
- Before March 29, 2023, those selected will be notified via e-mail of their participation in the Seminar.
- Selected papers will be exhibited during the Seminar. The Institute reserves the right to publish them in the book "El legado teórico de Adam Smith a 300 años de su nacimiento" co-published by CIDE (Mtro. Óscar García) and IIEc-UNAM (Dr. Andrés Blancas), once the requirements established by the university regulations on publishing matters have been met.
- The jury will resolve aspects not foreseen in this call.
"THE SPIRIT WILL SPEAK FOR MY RACE"
(POR MI RAZA HABLARÁ EL ESPÍRITU)
University City, Mexico City, January 23, 2023.
Coordination and organisation
Coordinators:
-Andrés Blancas – IIEc UNAM
-Moritz Cruz – IIEc UNAM
-Rodrigo Aliphat – CIDE
-Tom Scotto – Universidad de Glasgow
Organizing Committee:
-Ana González – UNAM-Reino Unido
-Óscar García (CIDE)
-Lizeth Ramón (UNAM)
-Héctor González (UNAM)
Participating institutions
- The University of Glasgow
- The University of Sydney Business School
- The University of the West Indies
- Peking University School of Economics
- African Economic Research Consortium
- Indian Institute of Management Indore
- The University of Tokyo: Graduate School of Economics, Faculty of Economics
- Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
- The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- The Australian National University
- National Institute of Economic and Social Research (UK)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas
Modality and venue
The event will be held in person on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Auditorium Mtro. Ricardo Torres Gaitán and in the halls Ángel Bassols and José Luis Ceceña of the IIEc.-UNAM.
Contact: adamsmith@iiec.unam.mx