According to Adam Smith, the public interest was served by individuals pursuing their own self-interests.

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Adam Smith famously argued in his book "The Wealth of Nations" that when individuals are free to pursue their own self-interests, the resulting competition and innovation benefits society as a whole, leading to economic growth and prosperity. This idea is often referred to as the "invisible hand" of the market, whereby the pursuit of self-interest by individuals ultimately benefits the public interest.

According to Adam Smith, the Public Interest Was Served by Individuals