Who among the following favored tax-supported "public works," or what we would now call "infrastructure"?

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Adam Smith, often considered the father of modern economics, supported the idea of government involvement in the construction and maintenance of public works or infrastructure. He believed that certain projects, which were not profitable for private individuals but beneficial for society as a whole, should be funded by the government. This is outlined in his seminal work, "The Wealth of Nations."

Who Among the Following Favored Tax-Supported "Public Works," or What