Deirdre recognized in the art world by playwright Jo Clifford
Excerpt from a review of The Tree of Knowledge in lifestyle.Scotsman.com, “Bringing Adam and David up to date” by Mark Fisher (9 December 2011):
During [Clifford's] research, one of the most interesting people she came across was Deirdre McCloskey, an American economics professor and fervent believer in the free market. The Tree of Knowledge reflects her views too.
“She reveres Adam Smith and believes the free market economy is a force for good in the world. Capitalism – and this is undoubtedly true – has transformed living standards, particularly in the west. Her books are very stimulating, and all that is in the play as well.”
