Adam Smith's Behavioral Assumption About Humans Was That People

question 237

Multiple Choice

Adam Smith's behavioral assumption about humans was that people

• A)typically act irrationally.
• B)usually act in a rational, self-interested way.
• C)are consistently greedy.
• D)typically act randomly.

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