Which of the Following Observations Was Made Famous by Adam

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations was made famous by Adam Smith in his book The Wealth of Nations?

• A) There is no such thing as a free lunch.
• B) People buy more when prices are low than when prices are high.
• C) No matter how much people earn, they tend to spend more than they earn.
• D) Households and firms interacting in markets are guided by an "invisible hand" that leads them to desirable market outcomes.

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