Which of the Following Is Necessary for the Invisible Hand

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is necessary for the invisible hand of market prices to work properly?

• A) buyers and sellers who generally tend to disregard their own self-interest
• B) democratic political procedures and highly regulated markets
• C) price controls that restrict the movement of market prices
• D) competition and property rights that are well-defined and enforced

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Taxpayer Identification Number

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