Which of the Following Statements Is True of Adam Smith's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of Adam Smith's concept of self-interest?

• A)He argued that a person's self-interest was determined by the government.
• B)He assumed that people are motivated by self-interest for economic gain.
• C)He suggested that employees are least productive when motivated by self-interest.
• D)He emphasized that a person's self-interest is not based on his or her individual goals.

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