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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Adam Smith identified an individual's own self-interest as the source of the invisible hand in his 1776 book "The Wealth of Nations".

What Did Adam Smith Identify as the Source of the Invisible