Adam Smith, who is considered "the father of capitalism," believed in a laissez
faire approach the economy. Smith described one exception, though, when
governments should get involved. What role did Smith believe government
could and should play?
A. to control production in times of war or military crisis
B. to protect the interests of factory owners when workers went on strike
C. to control trade with other countries
D. to protect the working poor when business owners became too greedy