Question

Why did Adam Smith support the "invisible hand" of the market?

A. He believed free markets were the only way to keep society from falling into chaos.
B. He believed the economy was better off without government involvement.
C. He believed laissez-faire policies were the best way to keep the three major social classes stable.
D. He believed capitalism gave the most intelligent people an opportunity for success.

Answer 1

he believed that the economy was better off without government involvement.

Answer 2

Adam Smith supported the invisible hand of the market because he believed that the economy was better off without government involvement.