Join us at Panmure House, the last home of Adam Smith, with Professor Eoin McLaughlin to launch his new book The Inclusive Wealth of Nations

Overview

Join Professor Eoin McLaughlin at Panmure House for the launch of The Inclusive Wealth of Nations Prosperity, Sustainability, and the Future of Economic Progress.

About the Author

Eoin McLaughlin is Professor of Economics at Heriot-Watt University and a Panmure House Fellow. He is an economic historian whose research explores long-run economic development, sustainability, and how societies understand and measure economic progress. His work examines the relationship between economic growth, natural resources, institutions, and human wellbeing, with a particular focus on Britain and Ireland. Professor McLaughlin's research also engages with the legacy of Adam Smith and the enduring question at the heart of The Wealth of Nations: what makes nations prosperous?

His new book, The Inclusive Wealth of Nations: Prosperity, Sustainability, and the Future of Economic Progress, revisits that question for the twenty-first century, asking how we can understand whether nations are genuinely becoming more prosperous and sustainable over time.

Key Details

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Time: 16:30-18:30 (Doors open 16:15, please arrive by 16:25)

Location: Adam Smith's Panmure House

Registration: Limited seats available, so be sure to secure your spot early.

A limited number of signed books will be available to purchase at the event.

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