During an economic downturn, Adam Smith would likely advocate for

abolition of the government altogether
allowing the “invisible hand of the market” to regulate the economy
government seizing total control of the economy
increased government spending to stimulate the economy

Question

During an economic downturn, Adam Smith would likely advocate for

 abolition of the government altogether
 allowing the “invisible hand of the market” to regulate the economy
 government seizing total control of the economy
 increased government spending to stimulate the economy

wwhitlock · Answer

Adam Smith is famous for the invisible hand theory. And he's correct.
Most politicians can't help themselves from interfering with the economy.