This document discusses the main figures of classical economics from 1776 to 1870, including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Thomas Malthus, and John Stuart Mill. It notes that Adam Smith is known for his work "The Wealth of Nations" and advocating for laissez-faire capitalism and free markets. David Ricardo focused on international trade and the need for some economic regulation. Thomas Malthus is known for his views on population growth and resources. John Stuart Mill advocated for freedom and equal rights for all genders. The classical economic school believed in free competition and self-regulating markets.