If Buyers and Sellers Are Free to Pursue Their Own

question 30

Multiple Choice

If buyers and sellers are free to pursue their own selfish interests,according to the invisible hand theory,the result would be:

• A)anarchy.
• B)exploitation of workers and natural resources.
• C)an equitable allocation of resources.
• D)an efficient allocation of resources.

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Definitions:

Federal Open Market Committee

A branch of the Federal Reserve that oversees open market operations, including the buying and selling of government securities, to influence the money supply and interest rates.

Open Market Operations

The buying and selling of government securities by a central bank to control the money supply and interest rates in the economy.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for conducting national monetary policy and overseeing financial institutions.

Excess Reserves

The difference between actual reserves and required reserves.