Which of the Following Statements Would a Follower of Adam

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would a follower of Adam Smith be most likely to make?

• A)The federal government should use its ability to spend and tax to guide the decisions of businesses and consumers.
• B)Market economies are flawed because they put too much emphasis on economic growth and not enough on environmental problems.
• C)Overpopulation is the main danger confronting modern economies.
• D)If people are given the freedom to follow their own interests,theoretically their efforts will lead to economic growth that benefits society as a whole.

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