Adam Smith, a key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, is best known for his theories on which subject?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on key people, events and dates in British history. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
Physics
Adam Smith is not known for physics.
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B
Economics ✓ Correct
Adam Smith is best known for his theories on economics and the free market.
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C
Science
Science is too broad; Adam Smith's focus was specifically on economics.
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D
Engineering
Adam Smith is not known for engineering theories.
The correct answer is B: Economics
Adam Smith is best known for his theories on economics and the free market.
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