[zozbot234]

Large state subsidies in what context? That's a rather critical point. Smith certainly envisioned a significant role for government, even though he was also critical of much government intervention.

[MaxGanzII]

> Smith certainly envisioned a significant role for government

No, he did not.

Quote me anything in WoN where he says this should happen.

He writes about where it does happen, but that's all; he describes the situation. That's all.