SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. According to Adam Smith, what is the role of the government in the market?

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Adam Smith, in his seminal work "The Wealth of Nations," argued that while the market should largely be left to its own devices, the government does have important roles to play. These include providing public goods that the market might under-supply, such as defense and education (B), and investing in public works and institutions that can enhance the welfare of society, such as parks and recreational facilities (D). He did not advocate for the government to set regulations to control the market (A) or to restrict the size of the market (C) in the way these options suggest.