The Economist Who Is Recognized as One of the First

question 7

Multiple Choice

The economist who is recognized as one of the first to define and discuss the concept of capitalism is ______.

• A) Rahel Jaeggi
• B) John Maynard Keynes
• C) Adam Smith
• D) Joseph Stiglitz

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Definitions:

Objectivity Concept

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