In 1776, the field of economics was born with the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. And among the book’s earliest readers, and most ardent advocates, was a Regency-era novelist named Maria Edgeworth. In her time, Edgeworth was one of the most famous literary figures in England,...
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2026-10-23/odd-lots-the-forgotten-godmother-of-economic-writing-podcast)