Question

the three main ideas behind capitalism as defined by adam smith are
free markets, laissez - faire, and fair taxes,
competition, self interest, and laissez - faire.
laissez - faire, regulation, and self interest.
competition, free markets, and trade limits.

Explanation:

Adam Smith's key ideas in capitalism include competition (driving efficiency), self-interest (motivating economic activity), and laissez-faire (minimal government intervention). The other options contain incorrect elements: "fair taxes" and "trade limits" are not core Smithian ideas, and "free markets" alone is paired with irrelevant items in other choices.

Answer:

B. competition, self-interest, and laissez-faire