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Which school of economics put forward that the role of government is "night watchman"

Night watchman, adam smith. In Primitive Wealth (also known as The Wealth of Nations and The Wealth of Nations), Smith discussed in detail how the government should take vigil as its primary duty.

Adam Smith (1723—1July 7, 790) was born in Kirk Caldi, Fife, Scotland. He is a British economist, philosopher, writer and the main founder of economics. Adam Smith, who emphasizes free market, free trade and division of labor, is known as "the father of classical economics" and "the father of modern economics".

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