Figure 5.1. The figure shows a linear production possibility curve representing a tradeoff faced by a country, between necessities and luxuries.
-The phrase in the text, 'human beings are self-interested, not selfish' means that:
A)people are never selfish.
B)people never act in a spiteful or belligerent manner.
C)people never act in a fit of rage.
D)people contribute to charities and they help others.
E)people care only about themselves and their families.

Question

Figure 5.1. The figure shows a linear production possibility curve representing a tradeoff faced by a country, between necessities and luxuries​. 
-The phrase in the text, 'human beings are self-interested, not selfish' means that:
A)people are never selfish. 
B)people never act in a spiteful or belligerent manner. 
C)people never act in a fit of rage. 
D)people contribute to charities and they help others. 
E)people care only about themselves and their families.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phrase "human beings are self-interested, not selfish" means that people are primarily motivated by their own interests, but they also have the capacity to empathize with and help others. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it suggests that people do care and help others. Option E is incorrect as it suggests that people only care about themselves and their families, which contradicts the idea of being self-interested but still having the capacity to help others. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they are either extreme statements or not related to the concept of self-interest.

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