"He [The Producer] Intends Only His Gain, and He Is

question 390

Multiple Choice

"He [the producer] intends only his gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention." What famous economist made this statement?

• A) Alfred Marshall
• B) Friedrich Hayek
• C) Adam Smith
• D) David Ricardo

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Definitions:

Brokerage Houses

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Securities Exchange Act

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Securities Act

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Red-herring

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