Why did laissez faire thinkers such as smith, malthus, and ricardo oppose government efforts to poor workers?

How was the government that was created at the constitutional convention similar to the one proposed in the virginia plan?

The factory system of the early-19th century caused a) a decrease in farm production. b) an increase in rural population. c) an increase in urban population. d) high unemployment in other areas.

How many people lost their jobs when the minimum wage increased from $12 to $18