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Liberty and Prosperity

The Economic Case for Time Off

Adam Smith encourages employers to restrict working hours to reasonable limits, for humanity and for profit.

Liberty and Prosperity

The Economic Case for Generous Wages

Adam Smith asks employers to pay the most generous wages their finances will allow.

William Shakespeare

Viola Draws a Blank

Viola tries to tell Orsino, Duke of Illyria, that his beloved Olivia is not the only woman deserving of his attention.

Extracts from Literature

A World of Differences

Emma tries to reconcile her father to the unaccountable tastes of his nearest and dearest.

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Twelve Poor Men and True

Charles Dickens explains the thinking behind Jesus Christ’s choice of friends.

Extracts from Literature

The Train of a Life

In Charles Dickens’s tale set around Mugby Junction, a man sees his life flash by like a ghostly train.