Adam Smith advocated laissez-faire because he believed it was in the interest of:

A. society as a whole.
B. capitalists, whom he regarded as the most dynamic and progressive element in society.
C. the proletariat, who would receive higher wages.
D. the government, which would profit from higher taxes.


Answer: A

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