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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

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During an economic downturn, Adam Smith would likely advocate for "allowing the “invisible hand of the market” to regulate the economy," although he also knew that some government intervention was necessary.
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