A History of the West After Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations With Niall Ferguson

Niall Ferguson on empire, the power of networks, 21st century socialism, and Adam Smith’s legacy. Join our newsletter for more conversations like this: https://www.hoover.org/podcast/capitalism-and-freedom?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cf21_description&utm_content=04232026 __________ The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst