Adam Smith wrote, "Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice: all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things."
Which of the following public policies most closely aligns with Adam Smith's statement?
- Protect property rights and promote political stability.
- Invest in education.
- Improve the population's health and nutrition.
- Encourage investment from abroad.