Adam Smith Used the Metaphor "Invisible Hand" to Explain That

question 76

Multiple Choice

Adam Smith used the metaphor "invisible hand" to explain that:

• A) people always act with the interest of society in the back of their minds.
• B) people need a push from the government to do what the government thinks is right.
• C) governments always act in the best interest of its citizenry.
• D) people acting in their own self interest may actually promote the interest of the society as a whole.

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Definitions:

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