According to Adam Smith's Invisible Hand Principle, Productive Actions That

question 84

Multiple Choice

According to Adam Smith's invisible hand principle, productive actions that promote the general welfare of society will be undertaken when

• A) political representatives are elected democratically.
• B) competitive markets direct the actions of self-interested individuals.
• C) the selfish instincts of individuals are controlled.
• D) workers are able to organize and develop strong unions.

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