The greatest improvement in the productive powers of labour, and the greater part of the skill, dexterity and judgement with which it is any where directed, or applied, seem to have been the effects of the division of labour. -Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations, 1776 According to the quote, the author MOST LIKELY agrees with the benefits of A) manorialism. B) mercantilism. C) specialization. D) taxation.