Question

Who was the father of Economics?

• A. J. B. Say
• B. Malthus
• C. Adam Smith
• D. Joan Robinson

Hint:

When you see "Father of Economics," the answer is almost always Adam Smith.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Adam Smith, a Scottish economist and philosopher, is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Economics" or the "Father of Capitalism." His magnum opus, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" (published in 1776), laid the foundation for classical economics and introduced key concepts like the division of labor, the "invisible hand," and free markets.