What Did Adam Smith Identify as the Source of the Invisible

question 77

Multiple Choice

What did Adam Smith identify as the source of the invisible hand in 1776?

• A) a benevolent central government that decided was best for everyone
• B) an individual's concern for fellow humans
• C) an individual's own self-interest
• D) the stock market
• E) buyers' and suppliers' concerns to obtain and retain good reputations

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Definitions:

Preembryonic Development

The earliest phase of human development, from fertilization to the formation of the embryonic disc, which is before the actual embryo begins to form.

Morula

An early stage in embryonic development consisting of a solid ball of cells.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, from which the digestive tract and associated structures develop.

Digestive Tract

The digestive tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where food is broken down into nutrients.