Question

"Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society."
Source: Marx, Capital, Volume I, Chapter 10 (1867)
In what way is this statement consistent with the ideas of Adam Smith?

Answer 1

A)Smith knew that the invisible hand of the market was not concerned with the health of the laborer.

B)Smith thought that capitalism was a devastating concept that would bring misery to the masses.

C)Smith understood that Socialists reforms were important for the maintenance of the capitalist system.

D)Smith recognized that capitalism was only a short transition period on the way to communism.