In a Market System, Self-Interest Is the Motivating Force That

question 237

Multiple Choice

In a market system, self-interest is the motivating force that

• A) makes individuals unwilling to deliver anything of value to others.
• B) makes owners of resources always want to use their resources themselves.
• C) leads the economy to chaos and confusion, especially the larger economies.
• D) coordinates and creates consistency in the operations of various parts of the economy.

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