In the First Chapter of the Wealth of Nations, Smith

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the first chapter of The Wealth of Nations, Smith introduces the idea of the __________, which means the way in which the work required to produce a good or service is divided into a number of tasks that are performed by different workers.

• A) division of labor
• B) interconnected economy
• C) task economy
• D) modern economy

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