# On the Wealth of Nations **URL:** **By** David Boaz, P. J. O'Rourke **Published:** January 9, 2007 --- P.J. O'Rourke gives a modern-day spin on _The Wealth of Nations_ and Adam Smith's revolutionary theories on liberty A Cato Institute Book Forum featuring the author, P. J. O'Rourke, America's leading political humorist and Cato H. L. Mencken research fellow. Moderated by David Boaz. P.J. O'Rourke will give a modern-day spin on _The Wealth of Nations_ and Adam Smith's revolutionary theories on liberty: pursuit of self-interest, division of labor, and freedom of trade. Employing Smith's insights, P. J. will tackle such present day topics as outsourcing, blogs, central banks, and lobbyists, to name just a few. As P. J. puts it, he read _The Wealth of Nations_ "so you don't have to."