Which of the Following Statements Reflects Adam Smith's Important Insight

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects Adam Smith's important insight into marketplace behavior?

• A) Society benefits when people and firms pursue their own self-interests.
• B) Markets are usually an inefficient way of organizing economic activity.
• C) Greedy, self-interested behavior needs to be constrained to ensure strong economic growth.
• D) Trade restrictions on imported goods increase domestic employment.

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Definitions:

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate solution rather than the optimal one.

Work Schedule

The planned hours and days that an employee is expected to work within a given period.

Evaluates

The process of assessing or determining the value, significance, or condition of something, often for the purpose of making decisions or drawing conclusions.

Escalation of Commitment

Is a pattern of behavior in which an individual or group continues to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness or the likelihood of negative outcomes.