Which of the Following Scenarios Would Adam Smith Use to Support

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would Adam Smith use to support his arguments in The Wealth of Nations?

• A) A successful entrepreneur is able to employ fifty people.
• B) The government owns and operates the only major national airline, employing hundreds of people.
• C) Unemployment insurance allows people without jobs to support themselves.
• D) The government gives money to a major auto company, saving it from bankruptcy.

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