Adam Smith vs. Friedrich Ebert

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Adam Smith vs. Friedrich Ebert
(1723-1790)
( 1871-1925)
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• F.Ebert
• German politician,Chancellor of Germany,the first
  President of the German Reich
• He became involved in politics as a trade
  uniotist and Social Democrat
• Under his leadership,the Social Democratic
  movement gained increasing influence in German
  national politics

• A.Smith
• Scottish moral philosopher,pioner of political
  economy,figure of Scottish Enlightment
• Society isthe mirror in which one catches
  sight of oneself,morally speaking .
• By persuading his own interest,the individual
  frequently promotes that of the society more
  efectually than when he intends to promote it.

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• Which is the main aim of a company ?
• Am I responsable for my workers ?

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• Should I provide social help for the drivers even
  if I dont have to?
• Looking at the transportation business, where do
  we cross the line regarding drivers exploitation
  ?