Adam Smith's Metaphor of the "Invisible Hand" Refers to the Notion

question 213

Multiple Choice

Adam Smith's metaphor of the "invisible hand" refers to the notion that:

• A) greed is always good when externally motivated.
• B) behavior based on self-interest can lead to an overall benefit to society.
• C) market incentive can lead to negative side effects.
• D) markets always align self-interest with social interest.

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