Adam Smith proposed that in our pursuit of economic interests we are led by
A) our gut instincts.
B) an invisible hand to promote general good.
C) the trends of the economy.
D) the moral compass within each of us.

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Adam Smith proposed in his book, The Wealth of Nations, that individuals pursuing their own self-interest in a free market would be guided by an invisible hand to promote the general good. This means that while individuals are motivated by their own interests, their actions in pursuit of those interests ultimately benefit society as a whole.

Adam Smith Proposed That in Our Pursuit of Economic Interests