An idea from The Wealth of Nations

Remove every special favor and special limit, and the obvious and simple system of natural liberty establishes itself of its own accord. Government keeps 3 jobs: defense, fair courts, and public works that no private buyer would pay for.

From The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

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