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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.

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competition, self interest, and laissez-faire.

Adam Smith argued that individuals pursuing their self‑interest in competitive, largely unregulated markets (laissez‑faire) lead to efficient outcomes via the "invisible hand."