Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Invisible Hand

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the invisible hand concept?

• A) Wise central planning by government is necessary for the efficient use of resources.
• B) In a democratic setting, majority rule will result in the efficient use of resources.
• C) In a market setting, when individuals pursue their own interests, they simultaneously tend to promote the public interest.
• D) In a market setting, when individuals pursue their own interests, they tend to engage in activities that lower the overall economic welfare of society.

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Definitions:

Land

In economics, it refers to all natural resources used to produce goods and services, one of the factors of production.

Profits

The financial gain achieved when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Joseph Schumpeter

An economist known for his theory on business cycles and for coining the term "creative destruction" to describe the process of innovation in economics.

Innovations

The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.