History

Eva Morse

9 September, 06:50

17. Adam Smith, who is considered the father of capitalism," believed in a laissez faire approach the economy Smith described one exception,

though, when governments should get involved. What role did Smith believe government could and should play?

A) to control trade with other countries

B) to control production in times of war or military crisis

C) to protect the working poor when business owners became too greedy

D) to protect the interests of factory owners when workers went on strike