Adam Smith and Capitalism

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Adam Smith and Capitalism

Adam Smith If individuals work for their best interests, the world will be orderly and progressive Major contribution is the idea of laissez faire capitalism- capitalism without any government interference in the economy Against helping poor workers Invisible hand regulates economy 1723-1790 Came up with the idea for capitalism, economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit Our economic system If government allows free trade, everyone prospers