The "invisible hand" refers to_______________?
Correct answer: A. a feature of Adam Smith,s Wealth of Nations
- A. a feature of Adam Smith,s Wealth of Nations
- B. the belief God exhibited by the Puritans
- C. the fact that prayer results in help
- D. a belief in ghosts prevalent in the early Middle Ages
Explanation
Adam Smith used the “invisible hand” in The Wealth of Nations to describe how individuals pursuing their own interests can unintentionally promote wider economic coordination. It is an economic idea, not a religious or supernatural belief.
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