Capitalism - An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit. Adam Smith Defended the idea of a free economy (capitalism) B. Laissez-faire 1. Government should not interfere with the economy and business 2. "Hands off"
Capitalism - An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit. Adam Smith Defended the idea of a free economy (capitalism) B. Laissez-faire 1. Government should not interfere with the economy and business 2. "Hands off"
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Capitalism - An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit. Adam Smith Defended the idea of a free economy (capitalism) B. Laissez-faire 1. Government should not interfere with the economy and business 2. "Hands off"
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Capitalism – An economic system in which money is invested in
business ventures with the goal of making a profit. A. Adam Smith 1. Defended the idea of a free economy (capitalism) 2. Wrote The Wealth of Nations (1776) 3. “Economic liberty guaranteed economic progress” 4. Invisible Hand –An invisible force that guides the economy B. Laissez-Faire 1. Government should not interfere with the economy and business 2. “Hands off” 3. Free market unregulated by the government