Describe how today's conservatives use the term "political economy."

A) Conservatives use the term to try to get back to the pure market system advocated by Adam Smith.
B) Conservatives understand the term within the context of Machiavelli's The Prince.
C) Conservatives veer toward John Stuart Mill's usage, which advocated utilitarianism.
D) Conservatives take a neo-utilitarian approach, hoping to benefit the weakest members of society.


Answer: A

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