Adam Smith Made the Point That Individual Pursuit of Self-Interest

question 25

True/False

Adam Smith made the point that individual pursuit of self-interest (egoistic conduct), even when subject to rules and constraints, always undermines the utilitarian goal of producing the most good for all.

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