Which of the Following Was an Observation Made by Adam

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an observation made by Adam Smith?

• A) Corporations are insulated from pressures holding them responsible.
• B) The desire to trade for mutual advantage lies deep in human instinct.
• C) Common people who feel disadvantaged in some way seek to take power from the ruling elite.
• D) To maintain broad public support,business must adjust to social,political,and economic forces.

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Present Value

The contemporary valuation of future financial inflows or a lump sum, adjusted for a specific rate of return.

Rate of Return

A measure of the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Net Working Capital

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Project Analysis

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