Adam Smith argues in the Wealth of Nations that an economy will produce more goods and services if
A) people act in the public interest, rather than if they act in their own self-interest.
B) people act in their own self-interest, rather than if the government directs economic activity.
C) the government controls the use of the nation's scarce resources.
D) people ignore their own interests and contribute to national wealth as a whole.
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