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What are the three main ideas behind capitalism as defined by Adam Smith

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The ideas put forward in his work represented a radical departure from the then-dominant economic policy and philosophy of mercantilism, which had held sway in Europe for three centuries.
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competition, self interest, and laissez-faire.


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