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Adam smith FRSA was a Scottish economist philosopher and author.

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He was a moral philosopher a pioneer of political economy and was a key figure during the Scottish enlightenment

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Smith was a strong supporter of laissez fair

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he argued that the free market should be allowed to regulate business activity

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Adam Smith's idea would help to shape productive economies in the 1800's and 1900's

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Smith felt that the government had a duty to protect society,administer justice and provide public works.

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Smith tried to show manufacturing trade,wages,profits and economies growth are all linked to market forces of supply and demand.