The Invisible Hand Principle, as Developed by Adam Smith in the Wealth

Multiple Choice

The invisible hand principle, as developed by Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations, states that

A) government control over economic activity is essential for the talents of individuals to be directed toward their highest valued use.
B) the economic wealth of a nation is determined by a nation's holdings of precious metals, such as gold and silver.
C) public policy should prohibit domestic producers from selling their goods to foreigners.
D) competitive markets will bring individual self-interest and the public interest into harmony.