Question

In his 1776 work The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith states"Commerce and manufactures, in short, can seldom flourish in any state in which there is not a certain degree of confidence in the justice of the government.” Describe at least two (2) of the roles or services Smith believes that a country's government should provide for its citizens.

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Answer) Adam smith in his work The wealth of nations stated certain conditions under which commerce and manufactures could not flourish such as if people do not feel secure in possession of their property or if there is not a regular administration of justice.Adam smith believed in a role for government which would help nation progress,following are the two roles/services Smith believed that a country 's government should provide for its citizens

1. National security and reducing crime in state-Smith believed that citizens should be able to feel safe of their possessions and should be able to trust judicial system and ability of Government to protect country 's borders and crime inside country.
2. Building of infrastructure and universal education-Smith believed that Government should focus on building roads,bridges,providing universal education so its citizens can innovate and are able to contribute in progress of nation.

Besides above 2 points Smith also believed that Government should look to enforce legal and property rights as and when required,as it can be seen Smith believed in limited and defined role of Government which can act as a support for economic prosperity.

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