According to Adam Smith, Individual Self-Interest

question 196

Multiple Choice

According to Adam Smith, individual self-interest

• A) is a powerful force for economic progress when it is directed by competitive markets.
• B) is a powerful force for economic progress when individuals are wisely directed by a strong central government.
• C) is a major factor in retarding the economic progress of humankind.
• D) could be either a positive or negative force for economic progress, depending on the moral influences of political leaders.

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