The "Invisible Hand" Concept Refers to the

question 12

Multiple Choice

The "invisible hand" concept refers to the

• A)guiding function of prices in a market system.
• B)implicit influence that the government has on the actions of firms.
• C)regulatory structure that markets must operate in.
• D)underlying money flows that promote the trading of goods and services.

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Definitions:

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