Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Market as a social Institution

Question:

Concept of laissez-faire was given by _________.

Options:

Talcott Parsons

August Comte

Karl Marx

Adam Smith

Correct Answer:

Adam Smith

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Adam Smith

Adam Smith, a Scottish economist is known for his advocacy of laissez-faire economics, which emphasizes minimal government intervention in economic affairs and promotes free markets. Laissez-fair is a French phrase that means ‘leave alone’ or ‘let it be’.