Letters to the Editor: Jan. 13, 2012

Published January 12, 2012 5:00am ET



Even Adam Smith said capitalists have to be restrained Re: “Newt Gingrich: Perverse product of political system,” Jan. 12

Adam Smith devoted the second half of “The Wealth of Nations” to the need for tight regulation of businesses because their proprietors invariably dedicate themselves to making sure that markets are rigged in their favor.

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