Which best summarizes the philosophical difference between economists John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith?

Keynes argued that governments should actively manage the economy, especially during downturns, by using measures such as public spending to support demand. Adam Smith generally favored a hands-off approach, believing that individuals pursuing their own interests could help guide the economy through the “invisible hand.” Thus, choice A best summarizes their difference.

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